How much sleep do children need? - Sleep and tiredness
Below are the approximate hours of sleep needed by children of different ages.
Babies 4 to 12 months old
- 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
Page last reviewed: 23 November 2024
Next review due: 23 November 2024