How Much Sleep Do Kids Need?
I thought this information was extremely helpful. So for all you moms out there, here's a few guidelines on how much sleep your child should get.
How Much Sleep Does a Baby Need?
Quick stats on how many hours of sleep your baby should be getting.
1 week old: 16.5 total hours, including 4 naps
1 month: 15.5 total hours, including 3 naps
3 months: 15 total hours, including 3 naps
6 months: 14.25 total hours, including 2 naps
9 months: 14 total hours, including 2 naps
1 year: 13.75 total hours, including 2 naps
18 months: 13.5 total hours, including 1 nap
Age 2: 13 total hours, including 1 nap
Age 3: 12 total hours, including 1 nap
Age 4: 11.5 total hours, with no naps
Ages 5 to 9: 10-11 total hours, with no naps
Ages 10 to 15: 9-10 total hours, with no naps
Source: Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems (Simon & Schuster, 1986) by Richard Ferber, MD
posted by Jaime @ 2:07 PM
1 Comments:
It's so funny you posted that because I was looking up sleep info. earlier today. We are trying to get Laney to nap better (and in her crib) and boy is it a chore! Here's another good resource: http://www.babycenter.com/topic/7645.html.
Love ya,
Aunt K
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