my son is four years old an when he was about 3 1/2 he decided he didnt need nor did he want naps so as long as he behaved properly i didnt force it but now hes getting older he wakes up earlier and is full of all kinds of energy so between 1-2 we sit an watch his fav cartoon an he falls asleep for about an hour an ahalf but if hes not asllep by 2:30 forget the nap because then hes up all nite. bu