Dream - Afternoon nap for children is as important as sleeping at night. With regular and quality afternoon naps, children will have better immune system, making them less prone to getting sick.

"Not only that, according to Dr. Frieda Handayani, a pediatric specialist, taking a nap can help children's brains rest and regenerate. Make sure your little one takes regular naps, including during the journey home and while staying in their hometown."

"Meanwhile, children under the age of 5 usually need at least two nap times. Make sure their nap times are not too late in the afternoon, as this will make it difficult for them to sleep at night," said Dr. Frieda.

It is important to observe the child's afternoon nap pattern for a week. If our child shows signs of drowsiness around 1 pm, then that is their nap time.

To make a child take a nap at the right time, do the same routine as what is usually done before bedtime. If before bedtime the child is used to drinking milk and/or reading storybooks, then do the same thing before our child takes a nap.

Other facts, cited from KlikDokter.com, according to research conducted at Harvard University, children who regularly take afternoon naps have more optimal growth compared to children who rarely or never take afternoon naps.