Good sleep is important for your child’s physical and mental wellbeing. You can find out more about sleep for children on the Sleep Action site.
Children of different ages require different amounts of sleep. In 2016, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) produced a ’Consensus Statement‘ regarding the recommended amount of sleep for children and young people.
The table below gives an indication of the amount of sleep your child needs on a regular basis to keep them healthy.
| Your child’s age | Recommended sleep time in 24 hours |
| Infants 4 to 12 months | 12 to 16 hours including naps |
| Children 1 to 2 years | 11 to 14 hours including naps |
| Children 3 to 5 years | 10 to 13 hours including naps |
| Children 6 to 12 years | 9 to 12 hours |
| Teenagers 13 to 18 years | 8 to 10 hours |
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