Table 1

- The average sleep needs at various age.

AgeHours of sleepNap
0-2 months12-18 hours a day6-8 naps 10 min to 4 h a day
4-12 months14 to 15 hours a day2 naps of 2 to 4 h a day
1-2 years12 to 14 hours a day1 nap of 1 to 3 h a day
3-5 years11 to 13 hours a dayMay or may not include a nap during the day
6-12 years9 to 11 hours a dayMost children no longer needs nap (if occurs, usually short 30 min)
13-18 years8 to 10 hours a dayMost children no longer needs nap