Bedtime by Age - Child to Teen
Bedtime Having a regular bedtime is important for all ages. When you go to bed around the same time and get up at the same time every day your body will find it easier to naturally get tired and be ready for sleep around the same time every day. Ages 3 to 5 10 to 13 hours of sleep is the goal for this age range. When your child stops their afternoon naps they will need to add an hour of sleep onto their night time sleeping. The easiest way to determine bedtime is counting backward from the time they need to wake up for the day. If you are waking them at 7:00 AM to get ready for the day, bedtime should be 6:00 to 9:00 PM to get 10 to 13 hours of sleep. Ages 6 to 13 19 to 11 hours of sleep is the goal for your school-aged children. Having the right amount of sleep is the best way to prepare your child for the next day. They will perform better and be healthier with the right amount of sleep. Count backward from ...