Time to Take a Nap - hip hop nap time song for toddlers by Snuggle Bunch

Time to Take a Nap

Foxy Rox — Snuggle Bunch author photoByFoxy Rox

About This Song

Nap time isn’t just for kids — it’s a survival strategy for the whole house. “Time to Take a Nap” is the original nap anthem, and it keeps it real: naptime makes everything better! And yeah, we’d nap too if we didn’t have cleanup to do.

This version contains an instrumental mix, perfect if your little one needs a little more time to settle down.

This chill family-friendly rap is perfect for winding down toddlers and preschoolers who need a little convincing that sleep is actually a good idea. Smooth enough for naptime routines, catchy enough that your kid might actually look forward to lying down. We can dream, right?

If your little one loved this, check out Time to Take a Nap (Foxy’s Version), I’m Not Tired, and I’m a Little Teapot for more chill Snuggle Bunch songs!

Building a wind-down playlist? See how this one fits into our toddler bedtime routine with music.

Lyrics

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It’s time to take a nap
To make you feel good
If you don’t nap
You won’t feel like you should
Because naptime is great
I tell ya it’s true
I’d take a nap too
But I’ve got cleanup to do

Because when you nap
You feel better
Follow this advice
Down to the letter
Take a nap once or twice a day
It’s the best way to slay and play

It’ll keep you feeling good
Until the sun goes down
And when you wake up
We’re gonna paint the town

It’s time to take a nap
It’s time to take a nap
It’s time to take a nap
Nap time

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Foxy Rox — Snuggle Bunch author photo

Foxy Rox is a red fox from eastern Pennsylvania who’s known for her versatile voice and guitar skills! After working as a session and background vocalist in New York City, she moved to Philadelphia to develop her own projects.

She met Wolfie when he was working as a recording engineer, and the two have been friends ever since. Before they knew it, they had formed the band Snuggle Bunch!

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