How long does it take for children to sleep?

Jing Sun

associate chief physician

Pediatrics of the Fourth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital

Children usually sleep 10 hours at night. Children's specific sleep time needs are as follows:

1. 1-3-month-old children should sleep for about 18 hours in 0 days, one and a half to two hours four times during the day, and10-1hour at night;

Babies aged 2.4-6 months should sleep 15- 16 hours every day;

3.7- 1 1 month babies usually take a nap 1 time, and sleep 1-2 hours each time. Sleep 1-2 times in the afternoon, and sleep 1-2 hours each time. Sleep at night is also different. Usually sleep at night 10 hour or so.

4. After1year old, children generally need to sleep 1-2 hours in the afternoon.

Children's brains get tired easily. Only after proper and sufficient sleep can the child's brain completely relieve fatigue and he can eat well and play well. The quality of sleep has a vital influence on the height of children. According to research, children grow faster when they are asleep than when they are awake. Sleep is not only a child's need for rest, but also a catalyst for promoting physical development. Children's sleep should not only ensure quantity, but also ensure quality. Children will benefit greatly from developing good sleep habits from an early age. If you don't believe in yourself, consult a professional.