How Much Sleep by Age
Recommended sleep from newborn to 65+, with a bedtime calculator on every page.
| Age | Recommended sleep per 24 h |
|---|---|
| a newborn | 14–17 h incl. naps |
| a baby (4–12 months) | 12–16 h incl. naps |
| a 1-year-old | 11–14 h incl. naps |
| a 2-year-old | 11–14 h incl. naps |
| a 3-year-old | 10–13 h incl. naps |
| a 4-year-old | 10–13 h incl. naps |
| a 5-year-old | 10–13 h incl. naps |
| a 6-year-old | 9–12 h |
| a 7-year-old | 9–12 h |
| an 8-year-old | 9–12 h |
| a 9-year-old | 9–12 h |
| a 10-year-old | 9–12 h |
| an 11-year-old | 9–12 h |
| a 12-year-old | 9–12 h |
| a 13-year-old | 8–10 h |
| a 14-year-old | 8–10 h |
| a 15-year-old | 8–10 h |
| a 16-year-old | 8–10 h |
| a 17-year-old | 8–10 h |
| an adult | 7 or more h |
| someone over 65 | 7–8 h |
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Adults 18–60: 7 or more hours.