Sleep by Age
Your sleep need changes dramatically over a lifetime. A newborn sleeps up to 17 hours a day; a healthy senior may thrive on 7. Pick your age group below for evidence-based sleep hours, nap recommendations, and science-backed tips to help you wake up rested.
By Age Group
Newborn
0-3 months
14–17 hours / night
Infant
4-11 months
12–15 hours / night
Toddler
1-2 years
11–14 hours / night
Preschool
3-5 years
10–13 hours / night
School Age
6-13 years
9–11 hours / night
Teenager
14-17 years
8–10 hours / night
Young Adult
18-25 years
7–9 hours / night
Adult
26-64 years
7–9 hours / night
Older Adult
65+ years
7–8 hours / night
By Individual Year
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