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How many hours should 3-6 years old child sleep per day?

The amount of sleep that kids should get changes significantly as they get older. As they move from toddlers to school age, their sleep becomes similar to that of adults.¹

In this process, the sleep requirements for young children decline and that is reflected primarily in a decreased amount of time spent napping during the day. Even though kids sleep for fewer hours than babies, sleep remains critical to their overall health and development. Lack of sufficient sleep at a young age has been correlated with problems with weight, mental health, behavior, and cognitive performance. ¹

Children who are aged 3-6 years old should get around 10-13 total hours of sleep per day according to NSF and AASM guidelines. ¹

Children at this age typically go to bed between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and wake up around 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., just as they did when they were younger. At age 3, most children are still napping, while at age 5, most are not. Naps gradually become shorter, as well. ²

Dr Lina Moghnieh

Paediatrician

¹https://www.sleepfoundation.org/children-and-sleep/how-much-sleep-do-kids-need#

²https://www.webmd.com/parenting/guide/sleep-children#

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