Sleep and tiredness - How much sleep do children need?

Sleep and tiredness/How much sleep do children need?

Below are the approximate hours of sleep needed by children of different ages.

• 12 to 16 hours including naps

Toddlers 1 to 2 years old

• 11 to 14 hours including naps

Children 3 to 5 years old

• 10 to 13 hours including naps

Children 6 to 12 years old

• 9 to 12 hours

Teenagers 13 to 18 years old

• 8 to 10 hours