Recommendations / 07/04/2019

What is the average sleep time for a 8 year old?

Children 6 to 12 years of age should sleep 9 to 12 hours per 24 hours on a regular basis to promote optimal health. Teenagers 13 to 18 years of age should sleep 8 to 10 hours per 24 hours on a regular basis to promote optimal health.

What time should an 8 year old boy go to bed?

For an eight year old, rising at 6am means bedtime at 7.30pm, while getting up at around 7.30am means they should be getting down to sleep at around 9pm. And for 12 year olds, who should hopefully have a well-established sleeping routine, the timing can be a bit more flexible.

Why is my 7 year old waking up at night?

There are other reasons why your child might wake up at night. These include illness, being too hot or cold, hunger, nightmares, and night terrors. These tend to get better with time and don’t last. To learn how to deal with this see Nightmares and Sleep Terrors.

How much sleep does an 8 year old need?

A: The majority of 8-year-olds need 10-11 hours of sleep. Figure out what time your child needs to get up in the morning for school and count backwards from there. Research shows that children this age who go to bed before 9:00 PM get more sleep and sleep better at night.

How many hours of sleep should a 13 year old get a day?

School-age children (6 to 13 years): Should average nine to 11 hours per day. Teenagers (14 to 17 years): Should average eight to 10 hours per day. Younger adults (18 to 25 years old): Should average seven to nine hours per day. Adults (26 to 64): Should average seven to nine hours per day.

How much sleep should an adult get per night?

Adult. 18–60 years. 7 or more hours per night 3. 61–64 years. 7–9 hours 1. 65 years and older. 7–8 hours 1. Although the amount of sleep you get each day is important, other aspects of your sleep also contribute to your health and well-being. Good sleep quality is also essential.

How much sleep should a 2 year old get?

14–17 hours (National Sleep Foundation) 1. No recommendation (American Academy of Sleep Medicine) 2. Infant. 4–12 months. 12–16 hours per 24 hours (including naps) 2. Toddler. 1–2 years. 11–14 hours per 24 hours (including naps) 2. Preschool.