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Make sure kids are active during the day so they can fall asleep at night. Model good sleep behaviors for kids. Keep bedrooms quiet, dark, and a comfortable temperature. Remove electronic devices from the bedroom. DON’T GET ENOUGH SLEEP HOURS OF SLEEP PER NIGHT
Good sleep is essential for our health and emotional well-being. Getting enough sleep and good sleep quality are essential for healthy sleep. The amount of sleep you need changes as you age. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have problems sleeping.
Children 1 to 2 years of age should sleep 11 to 14 hours per 24 hours (including naps) on a regular basis to promote optimal health. Children 3 to 5 years of age should sleep 10 to 13 hours per 24 hours (including naps) on a regular basis to promote optimal health.
Children 3 to 5 years of age should sleep 10 to 13 hours per 24 hours (including naps) on a regular basis to promote optimal health. Children 6 to 12 years of age should sleep 9 to 12 hours per 24 hours on a regular basis to promote optimal health.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends 9–12 hours of sleep for children aged 6–12 years and 8–10 hours for those aged 13–18 (1), yet only two-thirds of children meet these recommendations (2). This report uses 2020 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data to describe regular bedtimes,
Overall, 34.9% of persons aged 4 months–17 years slept less than recommended for their age (Table 1). The prevalence of short sleep duration ranged from 31.2% among adolescents aged 13–17 years to 40.3% among infants aged 4–11 months.
Download Free PDF. Consensus Statement of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine on the Recommended Amount of Sleep for Healthy Children: Methodology and Discussion. Wendy Hall. 2016, Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
