What time should a 3 year old have a nap?

The best time for naps is the early afternoon. Don’t let your child nap past 4 p.m., or she’ll have problems going to sleep at bedtime. At least three hours should elapse between the end of a nap and bedtime. Make naptimes consistent.

Does my 3 year old still need a nap?

With the two and a half or three year old, you still need to be vigilant about daily naps. He can skip an occasional one, but put him to bed earlier that night. Naps for preschoolers remain essential for older children who aren’t sleeping through the night or who are obviously tired during the day.

Is 3 hours too long for a toddler nap?

Ideally, the total nap time should be less than three hours, or it may disrupt the baby’s nighttime sleep. Toddlers in daycare will usually have a scheduled afternoon nap.