But experts say sleep quality is subjective. Across all ages, most[ who took part in the survey failed to get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep. Those 25-34 slept the least, with 70% reporting ...

By the age of one, the National Sleep Foundation notes that most toddlers can sleep 10 to 12 hours nightly without waking, in addition to one or two naps for a total of 11 to 14 hours of daily sleep.

With that said, the National Sleep Foundation has shared some rough guidelines by age. Of course, newborns, should sleep during the day and night, and infants and toddlers tend to need day naps, too.

I’m a sleep expert — here’s how many hours of rest you need at every age By Reda Wigle Published Sep. 5, 2024, 11:55 a.m. ET ...

Our sleep needs change over the course of our lifetimes—from 17 hours a day as a newborn, to up to 12 hours as a schoolkid, to the seven- to nine-hour benchmark for adults.

And even accounting for fluctuations among different age populations, most adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night. The key is just staying in a healthy range.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that children aged 6 to 12 years of age sleep 9 to 12 hours per night on a regular basis to promote optimal health. Up until now, no studies have ...

Schoolchildren from six to 12 need between 9 and 12 hours of sleep. Once they hit the teenage years, from 13 to 18, they should get between 8 and 10 hours regularly, it advises.