How Much Sleep Do We Need Per Night? (A Breakdown By Age Groups)

December 29, 2017
by Michelle Brumfield

Sleeping is a basic, natural need that is essential in order for humans to survive and function properly- but the question is, how much sleep do we really need? With the hustle and bustle of the modern-day working class, getting a good night’s rest has quickly become a thing of the past.  With people constantly on the go and working from home late at night, employees are falling behind and lacking the necessary nightly sleep they need.

-According to the National Sleep Foundation, newborn babies (0-3 months) have the lowest sleep requirement, ranging from 14-17 hours nightly.

-Following close behind is the infant category (ages 4-11 months) that require 12-15 hours of sleep.

-Toddlers ages 1-2 years demand 11-14 hours of sleep per night, and toddlers (ages 3-5) have a sleep range of 10-13 hours per night.

-Children who are in the 6-13 age range require at least 9-11 hours per night, and teenagers from ages 14-17 years fall in the 8-10 hours of sleep range.

-The largest age category of 18-64 years requires anywhere from 7-9 hours of sleep, while those adults over 65+ require 7-8 hours of sleep.

So what do all of these statistics mean? The main takeaway from this is to make sure sleep is a top priority in your daily schedule! Don’t push off something that is so beneficial to your health, because there could be some serious consequences that follow.  Remember, getting the right amount of sleep at night will help you have an even better day in the morning!
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