
How much do you need to sleep?
It is a known fact that being able to sleep a good number of hours of sleep is important, but often you do not sleep the right number of hours due to the commitments of daily life. This prevents you from feeling really rested. Sleep is a vital element for overall health and well-being. Duration and quality of sleep are essential factors for the proper functioning of the body. The need for sleep varies depending on your age, lifestyle, time of year and health conditions. Let’s see what the National Sleep
Newborn (0-3 months)
Newborn (0-3 months)
The current recommended duration is 14-17 hours per day, previously it was 12-18 hours
Infants (4-11 months)
Infants (4-11 months)![]()
The recommended duration is 12-15 hours, but the scale is wider and can vary between 10 and 18 hours
Small children (1-2 years)
Small children (1-2 years)
The recommended duration is 11-14 hours, the range is also wider and ranges from 9 to 16 hours
Preschool children (3-5 years)
Preschool children (3-5 years)![]()
The recommended duration is 10-13 hours, with a larger scale of 8 to 14 hours
School-age children (6-13 years)
School-age children (6-13 years)
The recommended duration is 9-11 hours, with a scale of 7-12 hours
Teenagers (14-17 years)
Teenagers (14-17 years)![]()
The recommended duration is 8-10 hours, with a scale of 7-11 hours
Young adults (18-25 years)
Young adults (18-25 years)
The recommended duration is 7-9 hours, with a scale of 6-11 hours
Adults (26-64 years)
Adults (26-64 years)![]()
The recommended duration is 7-9 hours, with a scale of 6-10 hours
Older adults (65+)
Older adults (65+)
The recommended duration is 7-8 hours, with a scale of 5-9 hours