How much should a child sleep from 0 to 12 months
During the first year of life, babies are not awakemore than 6 hours a day. They wake up only to eat. At this age, children should rest a lot, gain strength, especially before six months, when babies are still little interested in the world around them. Sleep for them is the key to health and development.
The child should sleep as much as recommended.pediatriciansPhoto: Getty From birth to 8–9 weeks, a child sleeps for about 18 hours, 2–3 hours continuously, regardless of the time of day. With each month, the need for sleep gradually decreases:
- 3-4 months. - 17 hours;
- from 5 to 6 months. - 16 hours;
- in 7-9 months. sleep lasts 15 hours;
- from 10 months. about a year - about 13 hours.
Deviations may not exceed 2 hours.From the age of three months, children sleep 10-11 hours at night, with short breaks, and during the day they are put to bed 3-4 times for 2 hours. During this period, they still need 3 night feedings. Six-month-old children are able to sleep continuously for 5-7 hours. At the age of nine months, babies sleep during the day only 2 times for 1.5-2 hours. It is desirable that daytime sleep occurs on the clock, to develop a habit.
How many children must sleep from 1 to 3 years old
This age is the peak of curiosityand activity of children. They are already crawling, standing up and walking, playing with toys, the nervous system is developing, they are more emotional, so the need for sleep is reduced. Daytime sleep norms for children from 1 to 3 years old:
- up to 1.5 years - 2 day rest, the first lasts 2-2.5 hours, the second - 1-1.5 hours;
- from 1.5 to 2 years - once a lunch, 2-3 hours long;
- from 2 to 3 years - 1 day rest, 2-2.5 hours.
Night sleep at this age lasts 10–11 hours.After 18 months of life, the baby can be transferred from 2 to 1 daytime sleep. This process can be problematic, so pediatricians recommend doing it gradually. It will be easier for the child to adjust to the new regime if you alternate 1 or 2 daytime naps every other day. In the first case, you need to put the baby to bed earlier in the evening. It is also important to monitor his condition; if the child does not get enough sleep with 1 daytime sleep, looks lethargic, it is better to postpone the transition or increase nighttime sleep.
How many children should sleep day and night after 3 years
From three to seven years old, children sleep 10 hours at night and1 time for 1.5-2 hours during the day. This time is enough to get enough sleep, gain strength and be active during the waking period. They no longer wake up at night, get used to getting up and going to bed at the same time, and are able to fall asleep on their own without rocking, lullabies and other sleep rituals. Doctors believe that children need daytime sleep up to 7 years old. But if the child refuses to fall asleep during the day, it is advisable to try to put him to bed at least until the age of five. The situation can be the opposite, even after 7 years, when the child already goes to school, he wants to go to bed at lunchtime. You should not interfere with this, daytime sleep is useful even for adults, and even more so for schoolchildren. Benefits of daytime sleep for children:
- relieves emotional overload;
- increases immunity;
- improves memory and concentration of attention;
- promotes the production of growth hormone;
- calms the nerves.
If your child gets tired at school, come backhome sluggish, a daytime nap will only do him good. But if not, there is no need to force him to sleep. The recommendations for how much a child should sleep during the day or at night are approximate. Everything depends on the development, character and habits of the child. Therefore, if your baby sleeps a couple of hours more or less, you should not worry. Only in case of major deviations should he be shown to a doctor. Monitor his condition and activity, and you yourself will understand whether your child is getting enough sleep or not. See also:
