Child Sleep Routines

Does your child get enough sleep?

Analog alarm clock ringing

Toddlers aged 1-2

11-14 hours

Preschoolers aged 3-5

10-13 hours

School Ages 6-12

9-12 hours

Teens aged 13-17

8-10 hours

View the full recommended sleep duration table on the Sleep page

Healthy sleeping habits can prevent:

Glucose monitor

Diabetes

Scale

Obesity

Figure portraying poor mental health by sitting on the ground with hands over knees, head down, and a thunder storm above their head

Poor Mental Health

Injured figure with bandages around their head and a sling on their arm

Injuries

Figure holding their head with a cloud mess above their head representing poor attention or behavior problems

Attention or Behavior Problems

Good Sleep Tips for Children

Alarm clock ringing at 6:00am

Set bed and wake-up times at the same time each day, including weekends.

Window with open curtains looking out at night sky

Keep bedrooms quiet, dark and a comfortable temperature

Slash through image of a computer, laptop, and smart phone

Remove electronic devices from the bedroom.

Slash through a photo of a pizza, taco, cheeseburger, fries, and a soda

Avoid large meals and caffeine before bedtime.

Two children swinging on a playscape

Make sure kids are active during the day so they can fall asleep at night.

Woman sleeping

Model good sleep behaviors for kids.

Learn more about good sleep habits at www.cdc.gov/sleep.

Resources

Reference to specific commercial products, manufacturers, companies, or trademarks does not constitute its endorsement or recommendation by the U.S. Government, Department of Health and Human Services, or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This material is otherwise available on the agency website for no charge.