Recommended daily sleep by age group

 The minimum hours of sleep vary by age, with adults needing 7 or more hours, teenagers 8–10 hours, and children 6–12 years needing 9–12 hours. Newborns require the most sleep, with 14–17 hours recommended for ages 0–3 months. 

Recommended daily sleep by age group

·         Newborns (0–3 months): 14–17 hours

·         Infants (4–12 months): 12–16 hours (including naps)

·         Toddlers (1–2 years): 11–14 hours (including naps)

·         Preschoolers (3–5 years): 10–13 hours (including naps)

·         School-aged children (6–12 years): 9–12 hours

·         Teenagers (13–18 years): 8–10 hours

·         Adults (18–60 years): 7 or more hours

·         Older Adults (65+ years): 7–8 hours 

Important considerations

·         These are general guidelines, and individual sleep needs can vary. 

·         Persistent sleep deprivation, even for adults, is linked to health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and impaired cognitive function. 

·         To gauge if you are getting enough sleep, monitor how you feel during the day; you should feel energetic and alert.