Sleep is an essential part of life.  Creating healthy sleep habits from birth can positively impact your child’s physical, mental, and social development. 

Sleep Requirements by age during a 24 hour period:

Infants: 4-12 months should get 12-16 hours (including naps)

Toddlers: 1-2 years should get 11-14 hours (including naps)

Preschoolers: 3-5 years should get 10-13 hours (including naps)

Gradeschoolers: 6-12 years should get 9-12 hours

Teens: 13-18 years should get 8-10 hours

Develop healthy sleep habits by:

• Keeping to a regular daily routine
• Being active during the day
• Monitoring screen time
• Not allowing drinks in bed 
• Making sufficient sleep a family priority
• Creating a safe sleep environment
• Saying ‘No’ to solid foods before 6 months of age
• Avoiding overscheduling
• Learning to recognize sleep problems

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