Daily How Much

Most 5-month-old babies need about 12–16 hours of sleep in 24 hours, split between nighttime sleep and 3–4 daytime naps.

Healthy sleep for kids usually ranges from 9–12 hours per night, with younger children near 12 hours and teens near 8–10 hours.

Most older adults need about 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night to feel rested and protect long-term health.

Most 78-year-old women do well with 7–8 hours of sleep each night, with a healthy range of 7–9 hours if they wake up feeling rested.

A 77-year-old woman usually needs about 7 to 8 hours of nightly sleep, adjusted for health, daily activity, and how rested she feels.

A typical 69-year-old woman usually needs about 7 to 8 hours of good-quality sleep each night to stay alert and healthy.

Most 68-year-old women need about 7–8 hours of quality sleep each night, with small adjustments based on health, medications, and daily routine.

Most 67-year-old women do best with about 7 to 8 hours of quality sleep each night, adjusted for health, energy, and daily routine.

Most 71-year-old women sleep best with 7–8 hours at night, backed by medical sleep guidelines for older adults.

Most 6-year-olds need 9 to 12 hours of total daily sleep, with many doing best around 10 or 11 hours each night.