The Recommended Sleep Times For Each Age Group
July 17, 2019
source: Human Explore
Oftentimes, I feel like I struggle to get enough sleep at night. However, if I have the rare free weekend day and sleep too long, I end up being just as groggy and sluggish as if I was overtired. It can be difficult to determine how much sleep we should be getting, especially when it comes to our kids’ sleep schedules. However, recent research from the National Sleep Foundation has revealed how much sleep a person should be getting based on their age.
Newborns
0-3 months of age: 14 to 17 hours
Infants
4-11 months of age: 12 to 15 hours
Toddlers
1-2 years of age: 11 to 14 hours
Preschoolers
3-5 years of age: 10 to 13 hours
School-Aged Children
6-13 years of age: 9 to 11 hours
Teenagers
14-17 years of age: 8 to 10 hours
Young Adults
18-25 years of age: 7 to 9 hours
Adults
26-64 years of age: 7 to 9 hours
Older Adults
Age 65 and over: 7 to 8 hours
Check your age with your coinciding recommended sleep time, and make sure you’re getting enough shut-eye every night!