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Typical Sleep Requirements in Children

Courtesy of Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems by Richard Ferber

Hours of Sleep

Age

Hours of Sleep
1 week 16.5 (including naps)
1 month 15.5 (including naps)
3 months 15 (including naps)
6 months 14.5 (including naps)
9 months 14 (including naps)
12 months 13.75 (including naps)
18 months 13.5 (including naps)
2 years 13 (including naps)
3 years 12 (including naps)
4 years 11.5
5 years 11
6 years 10.75
7 years 10.5
8 years 10.25
9 years 10
10 years 9.75
11 years 9.5
12 years 9.25
13 years 9.25
14 years 9
15 years 8.75
16 years 8.5
17 years 8.25
18 years 8.25