Healthy sleep tips for children – NHS
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NHS – recommended sleep times for different ages |
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Remember, however, that these are rough guidelines and we are all individual. Children and young people who have been ill (mentally or physically) or who are going through a period of growth may need more than they usually do. This is very true of teens whose brains are ‘rebooting’ and going through major changes and they may need more then 8-10 hours. (see Dan Siegel – “The Adolescent Brain” on YouTube). |
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Babies 4-12m |
12-16 hours including naps |
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Toddlers 1-2 years |
11-14 hours including naps |
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Young children 3-5 years |
10-13 hours including naps |
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Older children 6-12 years |
9-12 hours |
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Adolescents/Teens 12-18 years |
8-10 hours |
