The amount of sleep children need varies from child to child. Some children will need lots of sleep whereas others need to have a lot less sleep.

At different stages of development, the amount of sleep your child needs will change. This is because your brain is processing information and experiences from the day when you sleep.

Babies need a lot of sleep as they have a lot of new experiences and learn new skills. Teenagers need less sleep as they already have these experiences and basic skills. 

Please note this is just a guide, keep your own child in mind when considering how much sleep your child needs:

New-born babies 0 to 4 months old – 8 to 18 hours (including naps)Babies 4 to 12 months old - 12 to 16 hours (including naps) Toddlers 1 to 2 years old - 11 to 14 hours (including naps) Children 3 to 5 years old - 10 to 13 hours (including naps)Children 6 to 12 years old - 9 to 12 hours Teenagers 13 to 18 years old - 8 to 10 hours