Sleep Deprived? Wake-Up and Read This!
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Infants
Infants need between 12 - 15 hours of sleep each day. When infants are put to bed drowsy, but not asleep, they will likely become “self-soothers” which encourages them to fall asleep independently.
Toddlers
Encourage the use of a security object such as blanket or stuffed animal for toddlers who should average between 11-14 hours a night. Pre-school age children should get 10-13 hours of sleep every night. A consistent sleeping environment that is cool is key to a good night’s rest.
Elementary
Elementary age school children need 9-11 hours nightly to meet the increasing demands on their time with school, homework, sports and extracurricular activities.
Teenagers
Teenagers’ biological sleep patterns are changing now and shift toward going to bed and waking up later. They need 8-10 hours every night but it is normal for them not to fall asleep until 11 p.m.
Young Adults
Young adults and adults should not skimp on the recommended 7-9 hours a night. Losing just 20 minutes a night could impair performance and memory the next day.