You may have heard time and time again about how important sleep is for your child and that they should be getting ‘enough’ sleep every night. But do you know how much sleep your child needs?
Sleep needs vary from child to child and by age. Knowing how much sleep your child should be getting is the first step towards healthy sleep.
We have put together a quick guide for you to be able to see how much sleep your child needs as he or she grows.
It is important to note that these are just guidelines. Some little ones may need a tad less or a little more.
If you need help reaching the recommended sleep goals, we can help!
Pam and Elisa
Age
Newborn-2 months
2-4 months
4-6 months
6-9 months
9-12 months
12-18 months
18 months-2 yrs.
2 -3 years
3-5 years
Night Sleep
8-9 hours (many naps)
9-10 hours
11 hours
11-12 hours
11-12 hours
11-12 hours
11-12 hours
11-12 hours
11-12 hours
Day Sleep
7-9 hours (many naps)
4-5 hours (3-5 naps)
3-4 hours (3-4 naps)
3-4 hours (3 naps)
2-3 hours (2 naps)
2-3 hours (1-2 naps)
2 hours (1 nap)
1-2 hours (1 nap)
Total Sleep
16-18 hours
14-16 hours
14-15 hours
14-15 hours
13-14 hours
13-14 hours
13-14 hours
12-14 hours
11-13 hours
