You're right, a child's daytime sleep is necessary for its normal development. The results of various studies and observations of pediatricians and parents show that a good day's sleep contributes to a longer concentration of attention in the baby, has a beneficial effect on his mental state. Sleepy child is calm, does not need outside attention and tends to have fun on their own. Such a beneficial effect is not only the day sleep of the baby, but also the day sleep of the child after a year. Daytime sleep is also deservedly considered the main means of prevention of neurological and behavioral problems of older children.