This is how much sleep we need by age!

How much sleep do you get?  Are your children getting the right amount of sleep? […]

How much sleep do you get?  Are your children getting the right amount of sleep?

 

Newborn (0-3 months): 14-17 hours (previously: 12-18 hours)

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Infant (4-11 months): 12-15 hours (previously: 14-15 hours)

Toddler (1-2 years): 11-14 hours (previously: 12-14 hours)

toddler

Preschool (3-5 years): 10-13 hours (previously: 11-13 hours)

School age (6-13 years): 9-11 hours (previously: 10-11 hours)

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Teen (14-17 years): 8-10 hours (previously: 8.5-9.5 hours)

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Young adult (18-25 years): 7-9 hours (new category)
Adult (26-64 years): 7-9 hours (no change)

Older adult (65+ years): 7-8 hours (new category)

Senior man sleeping in bed