Children's Sleep: How Much Is Enough and How to Help
Children's sleep differs from adult sleep — different durations, different cycles, different needs. And parents play a critical role.
Age-Based Guidelines
Infants (0-3 months): 14-17 hours. Preschool (3-5 years): 10-13 hours. School age (6-13): 9-11 hours. Teens: 8-10 hours.
The Importance of Environment
Children need a dark, quiet, and cool room. Keeping the same bedtime routine — bath, teeth brushing, story — makes a real difference.
The right mattress matters for children too. Moderate firmness keeps the spine in proper alignment during growth.
