June 28, 2022
The amount of sleep our bodies need changes throughout our lifespan. Since 1970, our children are averaging less and less sleep – up to 40% not getting recommended amounts. Sleep is equated to health on all levels: Physical, mental, and emotional; and is key to performance in school sports, relationships and beyond.
So how much sleep should our kids be getting? We know our newborns can sleep most of the day and in general the average adult recommendation is 7-9 hours per night. Below is a chart that identifies age groups in between:
Age Category | Recommended Nightly Sleep Duration |
Newborn (0-3 months) | 14-17 hours |
Infant (4-11 months) | 12-15 hours |
Toddler (1-2 years) | 11-14 hours |
Pre-School (3-5 years) | 10-13 hours |
School-Age (6-13 years) | 9-11 hours |
Teen (14-17 years) | 8-10 hours |
Young Adult (18-25 years) | 7-9 hours |
Note: Adults can benefit from all of these suggestions as well!
Follow us at New Life Physical Therapy for helpful lifestyle and activity information to move better, live better, and overall thrive moving through life.