Sleep Needs by Age
How many hours should your child sleep? Based on the American Academy of Pediatrics consensus.
The numbers, briefly
These ranges come from the American Academy of Pediatrics' 2016 consensus statement (endorsed by the AAP and American Academy of Sleep Medicine). They describe total sleep over 24 hours, including naps. Most children do well inside the range; a regular kid at the edge of the range is usually fine.
When to talk to a clinician
Snoring, choking during sleep, extreme daytime tiredness, or consistent sleep well outside the range. These are worth raising with your pediatrician.