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Getting the right amount of sleep is very important for your child's health and well-being. While the sleep needs of individual children can be up to two hours more or less than the norm, there are general guidelines for how much sleep is appropriate for every age range.
Significance
Children who are sleep-deprived can have trouble with motor skills, concentration, coordination and impulse control during the day. They may also have mood swings and behavioral problems.
Infants
Newborns sleep from 10.5 to 18 hours, with the hours divided somewhat evenly between day and night. From about 2 months to 12 months, babies sleep 14 to 15 hours daily.
Toddlers
From 12 to 18 months, children need 15 to 18 hours of sleep. From 18 months to 3 years, they need 12 to 14 hours.
Young Children
From 3 to 5 years of age, children need 11 to 13 hours of sleep. If they get enough sleep at night, children do not necessarily need naps at this age.
Mid to Late Childhood
From 5 to 12 years old, children need between 11 to 13 hours of sleep every day.
Considerations
Children go through phases where they are resistant to sleep. They are also prone to nightmares and nighttime anxieties. Set clear bedtimes and stick with them, and carefully monitor how much your child is really sleeping.
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