Sleep is vital to children and young people’s health, wellbeing, learning and development. It is important to make sure children and young people have the right amount of sleep so they have enough energy for the next day’s activities.
It might be useful to know how much sleep your child needs for each stage in their life.
| Age | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Newborns 0-3 months | 14 to 17 hours |
| Infants 4 - 11 months | 12 to 15 hours |
| Toddlers 1-2 years | 11 to 14 hours |
| Preschoolers 3 -5 years | 10 to 13 hours |
| School-aged children 6 - 13 years | 9 to 11 hours |
| Teenagers 14 - 17 years | 8 - 10 hours |
| Young adults 18 - 25 years | 7 - 9 hours |
For all ages, a good bedtime routine is so important. Here are some tips on how to create this.