Optimal Sleep Duration by Age: A Comprehensive Guide
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
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