According to National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Duration Recommendations, :
Age | Recommended | May be appropriate | Not recommended |
---|---|---|---|
Newborns |
14 - 17 hrs | 11 - 13 hrs 18 - 19 hrs |
Less than 11 hrs More than 19 hrs |
Infants 4-11 months |
12 - 15 hrs | 10 - 11 hrs 16 - 18 hrs |
Less than 10 hrs More than 18 hrs |
Toddlers 1-2 years |
11 - 14 hrs | 9 - 10 hrs 15 - 16 hrs |
Less than 9 hrs More than 16 hrs |
Preschoolers 3-5 years |
10 - 13 hrs | 8 - 9 hrs 14 hrs |
Less than 8 hrs More than 14 hrs |
School-aged Children 6-13 years |
9 - 11 hrs | 7 - 8 hrs 12 hrs |
Less than 7 hrs More than 12 hrs |
Teenagers 14-17 years |
8 - 10 hrs | 7 hrs 11 hrs |
Less than 7 hrs More than 11 hrs |
Young Adults 18-25 years |
7 - 9 hrs | 6 hrs 10 - 11 hrs |
Less than 6 hrs More than 11 hrs |
Adults 26-64 years |
7 - 9 hrs | 6 hrs 10 hrs |
Less than 6 hrs More than 10 hrs |
Older Adults ≥ 65 years |
7 - 8 hrs | 5 - 6 hrs 9 hrs |
Less than 5 hrs More than 9 hrs |