Pedemy All toolsTap your child’s age to see how much sleep they need. You can also type how long they slept to check it.
This tool shows how much sleep your child needs at their age and shares safe sleep advice for babies. It is for parents and caregivers who want to know if their child is getting enough sleep.
You pick your child's age group and can enter how many hours they sleep in 24 hours, including naps. The recommended ranges are 14 to 17 hours for newborns to 3 months, 12 to 16 hours at 4 to 11 months, 11 to 14 hours at 1 to 2 years, 10 to 13 hours at 3 to 5 years, 9 to 12 hours at 6 to 12 years, and 8 to 10 hours for teens. If you enter hours, the tool tells you whether they are below, within or above the usual range.
For babies, it lists the AAP 2022 safe sleep steps, such as back to sleep until 1 year, a firm flat surface with only a fitted sheet, and room-sharing without bed-sharing. For older children it gives healthy sleep habits and signs to raise with the doctor, like loud snoring. Ranges come from the 2016 American Academy of Sleep Medicine consensus statement (endorsed by the AAP), with the newborn range from the National Sleep Foundation.
Children aged 1–2 years need 11–14 hours of sleep in 24 hours, including naps. Most have 1–2 naps and move to one afternoon nap between 15 and 18 months.
Teens aged 13–18 years need 8–10 hours of sleep in 24 hours. Teens naturally fall asleep later, so protect weeknight sleep and limit late-night screens.
Put your baby on their back for every sleep until 1 year, on a firm, flat surface with only a fitted sheet and no pillows, blankets, bumpers or soft toys. Room-share without bed-sharing, ideally for at least the first 6 months, and never sleep with your baby on a sofa or armchair.
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