Sleep Needs

A seven-year-old needs 9–12 hours of sleep per 24 hours; most kids land near 10–11 hours on school nights.

Most five-year-olds need 10–13 hours of sleep in 24 hours, including naps, to keep mood, growth, and learning on track.

Most 9-month-olds need 12–16 hours of total sleep per 24 hours, usually about 11–12 at night plus 2–3 hours of daytime naps.

Most three-year-olds need 10–13 hours of sleep in 24 hours, including naps, to stay well-rested.

Most two-year-olds need 11–14 hours of total daily sleep, including a daytime nap.

Most one-year-olds need 11–14 hours of total daily sleep, including night sleep and 1–2 daytime naps.

A 7-month-old usually sleeps 12–16 hours in 24 hours, with 10–12 hours at night and 2–4 hours across 2–3 naps.

Most 8-month-olds need about 13–14 hours in 24 hours—10–12 hours at night plus 2–4 hours across 2–3 naps.

Most 3-year-olds need 10–13 hours of sleep in 24 hours, usually 10–12 hours at night plus a 1–2 hour nap.

Toddler sleep ranges 11–14 hours per day at ages 1–2, and 10–13 hours at 3–5 years, counting naps.