How Much Sleep Do We Need?

Adults (18-64)

- Recommended sleep duration: 7-9 hours/night

Older adults (65 and older)

- Recommended sleep duration: 7-8 hours/night

Teenagers (13-19)

- Recommended sleep duration: 8-10 hours/night

Children (6-12)

- Recommended sleep duration: 9-12 hours/night

Toddlers (2-5)

- Recommended sleep duration: 10-13 hours/night

Infants (0-1)

- Recommended sleep duration: up to 17 hours/day, including daytime naps

Newborns(0-3 months)

- Recommended sleep duration: 14-17 hours/day, including daytime naps