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are naps healthy?

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Yes: Napping is supported by research as being healthy and beneficial.

Question 2

are naps good for you?

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They can be: Naps can go a long way to improving your health if your lifestyle & schedule interferes with getting enough restorative sleep.Those recovering from an illness, or relaxing after prolonged exertion need extra rest. Growing teens may need an extra hour or 2 /night. Beyond these situations, a healthy adult getting 8 hours/night likely gains little.

Question 3

are naps good for health?

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That depends: If you nap during the day and then can't sleep at night - then napping might not be so great. However, If you are sleep deprived or recovering from illness/ surgery - etc. then napping may be helpful. Some  people in very hot countries may nap in the middle of the day - this can be adaptive.

Question 4

can a child be too old to nap?

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No ?: Adolescents have a need to sleep a lot.  Besides they stay awake late then they feel tired during the day. If pt takes medicines may be a side effect. If pt falls sleep often while sitting or quiet may be investigated for narcolepsy.

Question 5

when should my baby take naps?

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When he's sleepy: Newborn: 2-4 hours at a stretch 24 hours a day. One to 2 months: longer stretches about 4 times a day. 3-6 months: 2-3 naps a day. 7-9 months: 2 naps a day, until about 18 months, when it'll be one nap a day. Using these ages and times as ballpark figures, you can schedule meals and activities so that you can plan baby naps and mommy free time.

Question 6

how long should a nap be?

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How tired are you?: As long as you need but beware of not being able to sleep that night.  An hour if you can fit it in might work.

Question 7

when should my child stop napping?

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It depends.: Every child is different; some kids go to 1 nap daily at 1 year old, others not til 2 years. Some kids give up napping completely at 2, others still nap at 8. Some adults even benefit from a nap! if your toddler no longer falls asleep at nap time, yet seems to still be cheerful and active all day, then no naps are needed.

Question 8

can you tell me how i can stop napping?

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Use sleep hygiene: Retire &amp; rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark &amp; cool &amp; use only for sex &amp; sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs &amp; no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Keep dinner moderate sized &amp; finish at least 2 to 3 hrs before sleep. Can try warm milk, Chamomile tea or melatonin along w light reading, warm bath or lavender scent. Good sleep at

Question 9

is it ok to take a nap with contacts in?

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Depends: If your contacts are the hard type it is not a great idea. Most of the newer contacts are breathable and designed to allow this.You should cjheck with the documentation that comes with your contacts.

Question 10

is it healthy to take naps during the day?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: We normally advise people not to as this can cause trouble sleeping at night. It likely won't cause a huge problem if you nap occasionally. Especially on the beach (wear sunscreen or be in the shade)!

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