It can be difficult to make time for sleep while balancing work, family, and hobbies. One might be left wondering to themself, “How much sleep do I really need?” Well, the short answer is that it varies from person to person. However, by following these guidelines from the National Sleep Foundation, you can have a good general gauge:
Newborns (0-2 months) need 12-18 hours
Infants (3-11 months) need 14 – 15 hours
Toddlers (1-3 years) need 2-14 hours
Preschoolers (3-5 years) need 11-13 hours
School-age children (5-10 years) need 10-11 hours
Teens (10-17) need 8.5-9.25
Adults need 7-9 hours
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