How Sleep Changes Throughout Your Life




 
 

3.Toddlers to Preschool Age
Kids ages 1 to 2 need about 11-14 hours of sleep every day. Children ages 3 to 5 need about an hour less, or 10-13 hours. Both groups sleep mostly at night, but they might take naps during the day. Some preschoolers may skip daytime naps in favor of an earlier bedtime.

 

4.Young Children
They don’t need as much sleep as they get older. Kids ages 6 to 12 should get about 9 to 12 hours every night. When they do snooze, children get more deep sleep than when they were younger. Certain sleep habits might show up around the time they’re old enough for school. This includes “night owl” or “early bird” tendencies.