Sleep targets by age: the AASM/CDC standard

American Academy of Sleep Medicine consensus hour ranges, adopted by the CDC, define enough sleep at each life stage.

Sources: AASM (American Academy of Sleep Medicine) recommended sleep durations; Sleep Education by AASM.
* Includes naps where noted.

Infants
4–12 months

12–16 hrs

naps included

AASM

Children
1–2 years

11–14 hrs

naps included

AASM

Children
3–5 years

10–13 hrs

naps included

AASM

Children
6–12 years

9–12 hrs

nightly

AASM

Teens
13–18 years

8–10 hrs

nightly

Sleep Education

Adults
18+

7+ hrs

nightly

Sleep Education

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Sleep targets by age: the AASM/CDC standard

American Academy of Sleep Medicine consensus hour ranges, adopted by the CDC, define enough sleep at each life stage.

Infants
4–12 months

12–16 hrs

naps included

AASM

Children
1–2 years

11–14 hrs

naps included

AASM

Children
3–5 years

10–13 hrs

naps included

AASM

Children
6–12 years

9–12 hrs

nightly

AASM

Teens
13–18 years

8–10 hrs

nightly

Sleep Education

Adults
18+

7+ hrs

nightly

Sleep Education

Sources: AASM (American Academy of Sleep Medicine) recommended sleep durations; Sleep Education by AASM.
* Includes naps where noted.

Created with EveryScreen.ai