The amount of sleep a child needs varies by age. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the recommended sleep duration for different age groups are:
Infants (4-12 months): 12-16 hours per 24 hours (including naps) Toddlers (1-2 years): 11-14 hours per 24 hours (including naps) Preschoolers (3-5 years): 10-13 hours per 24 hours (including naps) School-age children (6-12 years): 9-12 hours per 24 hours Teenagers (13-18 years): 8-10 hours per 24 hours
