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As the day progresses and the sleep pressure builds, a child becomes fussier, whinier, and less flexible. He has more crying spells, more tantrums, and less patience. He loses concentration and the ability to learn new information. ” As a child progresses through his day, his biology demands a nap so he can regroup. Without a nap break, the homeostatic pressure continues building until the end of the day, growing in intensity, so that a child becomes overtired, wired, and unable to stop the explosion.
Once you’ve answered them, then you can proceed with your own unique best solutions. There are no right answers. ) The best nap solutions are vastly different for every single child. The three critical questions that should guide your child’s napping plan are these: • Is my child getting enough sleep? • Is the sleeping place safe? • Is everyone in the household happy with the situation? Solving Your Child’s Napping Problems This book is about solving those problems that you feel are problems. Just because there is a chapter about how to help your baby stop napping in your arms doesn’t mean that napping in your arms is an evil sin to be banished and you must stop now no matter what—it means that if having your baby nap in your arms is a problem for you, then I will provide you with ideas that will help 22 Nap Magic you make a change.
Stage of Sleep Description Approximate Length of Time* Presleep Drowsy Varies å Stage 1 Drifting off, very light sleep 5 to 15 minutes Prepares body for sleep Reduces feelings of sleepiness å Stage 2 Light to moderate sleep 5 to 15 minutes Increases alertness Improves motor skills Stabilizes mood Slightly reduces homeostatic sleep pressure å Stage 3 Deep sleep 5 to 15 minutes å Strengthens memory and immune system Releases growth hormone Repairs bones, tissues, and muscles Regulates appetite Releases stress and restores energy Reduces homeostatic sleep pressure Stage 4 Deepest sleep 5 to 15 minutes Same benefits as Stage 3, but enhanced Return to Stage 3 Deep sleep 3 to 10 minutes Same as Stage 3 above Return to Stage 2 Light to moderate sleep 3 to 10 minutes Same as Stage 2 above å å Benefits of Stage 12 Nap Magic Benefits Derived at Each Stage of the Sleep Cycle å Dreaming 9 to 30 minutes Transfers short-term memory to long-term Secures new learning Enhances brain connections Sharpens visual and perceptual skills Processes emotions and relieves stress Inspires creativity and boosts energy Reduces homeostatic sleep pressure å Stage 2 Light to moderate sleep 5 to 15 minutes Same as Stage 2 above å Stage 3 Deep sleep 5 to 15 minutes Same as Stage 3 above Stage 4 Deepest sleep 5 to 15 minutes Same as Stage 4 above Stage 3 Deep sleep 5 to 15 minutes Same as Stage 3 above Stage 2 Light to moderate sleep 5 to 15 minutes Same as Stage 2 above Second REM stage** Dreaming 20 to 60 minutes Same as REM stage above å å å å *Add the minutes of each stage together for total naptime.