My child and sleep

Although the sleeping patterns will gradually come to resemble those of an adult during the second and third year, your child will still need a brief nap during the day because of the energy he's using in growing and playing.

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  Sleeping and young children

  By the time your child is two years old he usually needs 12 hours of sleep at night and about one or two hours of napping during the day; once again, the actual amount will depend on the child.
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  Possible sleep problems for young children

  By the age of two, your child will have mastered some tricks of the trade to put off going to bed, and as his imagination and experience have broadened, he may also have bad dreams or a fear of the dark.
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  Disturbed sleep in children

  Young children many have episodes of disturbed sleep at night, which may lead to a disruption of family life.
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