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Calculated Shard: 142 (from laksa115)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa142.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/how-much-sleep-do-you-really-need\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/how-much-sleep-do-you-really-need\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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You can make a good guess if a person is sleeping enough at night - observe how they act and function during the day.\nThe above sleep duration recommendations are based on a report of an expert panel convened by the US based National Sleep Foundation and published in 2015 in their journal Sleep Health.\n‍\nHow does napping change with age?\nFrom birth to two months of age, the length of one period of sleep can be from 30 minutes to 3 -4 hours. This is throughout the day and night. Babies fed from the bottle tend to sleep for longer at a time than breast-fed babies (3-4 hours versus 2-3 hours). See also \nTips to Help Babies Sleep Better\n.\nFrom 2 months onwards babies start to sleep for longer at a time. This is especially so at night between 12 midnight and 5am. The reason for this is that they start to develop their internal day-night (circadian) rhythm that favours sleep at night and being more awake during the day.\nBy 6 months of age, babies can get 5 – 8 hours of sleep at night. However, 25-50% of 6-month-olds still wake up at night. There are things that can be done to counteract this including ensuring that they learn to go to sleep in their cot by themselves at the start of the night. Then they are more able to self-soothe themselves back to sleep after waking up during the night.\nFrom 2 months to 12 months, the number of daytime naps goes down from 3 - 4 naps to two naps. Morning naps usually stop between 12 and 18 months of age. Always give a chance for an afternoon nap after lunch and before 4pm. Daytime naps become less common from about 2 or 3 years onwards.\nConsistent daytime naps after 5 years of age are not normal. The child might not be getting enough sleep at night. This may be due to poor sleep routines, sleep problems or sleep disorders. It may need to be followed up with a sleep specialist. See also \nBehavioural Sleep Problems in Children\n and\/or \nSleep Disorders in Children\n.\nWhy do teenagers want to stay up later?\nIn this age group, there is a change in the timing of sleep. It is natural for them to want to go to bed later at night and to sleep in. However, this needs to be within reason and teenagers often need to be taught good sleep habits. They need to know that they won't function as well during the day if they miss sleep and fail to catchup on it. See also \nTeenage Sleep\n.\nAdult Sleep\nSleep requirements stabilise in early adult life, around the age of 20. Individuals vary in their sleep needs, but most adults require between 7 and 9 hours a night to feel properly refreshed and function at their best the next day. Many try to get away with less sleep. There are some who are genuine short sleepers while other may require considerably more than the average requirement. The reasons individual variability in sleep requirement are not well understood.\nOlder adults\nspend more time in bed but unless a sleep problem has developed the requirement for sleep is similar to that in their younger adult life.\nFor further information see:\nwww.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\n or\nwww.sleepfoundation.org\nDownload a PDF of this Fact Sheet\nOther useful links:\nTips to Help Babies Sleep Better\nBehavioural Sleep Problems in School Aged Children\nSleep Problems and Sleep Disorders in School Aged Children\nMelatonin and Children\nFacts About Sleep for Parents and School Staff\nSleep Tips for Children\nSleep Tips for New Mothers\nTeenage Sleep\nAgeing and Sleep","attrs_markdown":"[![Sleep Health Foundation](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/64b494e09bd69e8f6c465476\/64b49f2d296757d03dba65f1_SHF_logo.png)](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/)\n\nAccessibility & Language 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Voice](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/community-voice)\n\n[Annual Reports](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/annual-reports)\n\n[Contact](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/contact)[Donate](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/donate)\n\n![open email inbox icon](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/64b494e09bd69e8f6c465476\/65ea7a9aafaf196335a97b65_email-icon.png)\n\n### Keep up to date with us\n\nThank you for opting in! You've now been added to our list 😊\n\nOops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/64b494e09bd69e8f6c465476\/65ea8f2384e3a712dbd1e357_cancel-icon.png)\n\n[Basics of Sleep](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-categories\/basics-of-sleep)\n\n[Ageing & Sleep](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-categories\/ageing-sleep)\n\n[Children, Adolescents & Parents](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-categories\/children-adolescents-parents)\n\n[Shift Work](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-categories\/shift-work)\n# How much sleep do you really need?\nThis is a fact sheet about How much Sleep do you Really Need? The amount of sleep a person needs can vary depending on age, lifestyle, genetics\\&individual factors. Here’s a general guide by age.\n\n![Diverse group of people embracing. Photo by RDNE Stock project](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/64b4b7e38dda973fdbb7faf2\/650fe961ab6494a01a41ede7_pexels-rdne-stock-project-6149192.jpg)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/)![down arrow icon](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/64b494e09bd69e8f6c465476\/64b4a03efbd059d22a2dc512_expand_white.svg)[Sleep Topics](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/all-healthy-sleep)![down arrow icon](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/64b494e09bd69e8f6c465476\/64b4a03efbd059d22a2dc512_expand_white.svg)[How much sleep do you really need?](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/how-much-sleep-do-you-really-need)\n\n![calendar icon](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/64b494e09bd69e8f6c465476\/64d4356b66f891964c349b10_date-icon.svg)\n\nJanuary 12, 2024\n\n![time, clock icon](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/64b494e09bd69e8f6c465476\/64d4356b66f891964c349b13_time-icon.svg)\n\nMIN READ\n### Summary\n### Things you should know:\n- Sleep needs get less with age until around 20 years old when it stabilises.\n- How much and how fast this happens depends on the person.\n- It is normal for children to have daytime naps until 3 to 5 years old.\n- If a child takes naps often past this age, he or she might not be sleeping enough at night.\n- Teenagers will tend to want to go to bed later and sleep in.\n- Older people spend more time in bed, but their sleep requirement is similar to early adult life.\n\n#### How do our sleep needs change with age?\nIt is well known that as children get older, they need less sleep. Different people have different sleep needs. The advice in the table below is only a guide. You can make a good guess if a person is sleeping enough at night - observe how they act and function during the day.\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/64b4b7e38dda973fdbb7faf2\/65039f8fc487a266d175bf93_Sleep%20recommendations%20per%20age%20group.png)\n\n*The above sleep duration recommendations are based on a report of an expert panel convened by the US based National Sleep Foundation and published in 2015 in their journal Sleep Health.*\n\n‍\n\n#### How does napping change with age?\nFrom birth to two months of age, the length of one period of sleep can be from 30 minutes to 3 -4 hours. This is throughout the day and night. Babies fed from the bottle tend to sleep for longer at a time than breast-fed babies (3-4 hours versus 2-3 hours). See also [Tips to Help Babies Sleep Better](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/tips-to-help-baby-sleep-better).\n\nFrom 2 months onwards babies start to sleep for longer at a time. This is especially so at night between 12 midnight and 5am. The reason for this is that they start to develop their internal day-night (circadian) rhythm that favours sleep at night and being more awake during the day.\n\nBy 6 months of age, babies can get 5 – 8 hours of sleep at night. However, 25-50% of 6-month-olds still wake up at night. There are things that can be done to counteract this including ensuring that they learn to go to sleep in their cot by themselves at the start of the night. Then they are more able to self-soothe themselves back to sleep after waking up during the night.\n\nFrom 2 months to 12 months, the number of daytime naps goes down from 3 - 4 naps to two naps. Morning naps usually stop between 12 and 18 months of age. Always give a chance for an afternoon nap after lunch and before 4pm. Daytime naps become less common from about 2 or 3 years onwards.\n\nConsistent daytime naps after 5 years of age are not normal. The child might not be getting enough sleep at night. This may be due to poor sleep routines, sleep problems or sleep disorders. It may need to be followed up with a sleep specialist. See also [Behavioural Sleep Problems in Children](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/behavioural-problems-in-school-aged-children) and\/or [Sleep Disorders in Children](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-disorders\/sleep-problems-and-sleep-disorders-in-school-aged-children).\n\n#### Why do teenagers want to stay up later?\nIn this age group, there is a change in the timing of sleep. It is natural for them to want to go to bed later at night and to sleep in. However, this needs to be within reason and teenagers often need to be taught good sleep habits. They need to know that they won't function as well during the day if they miss sleep and fail to catchup on it. See also [Teenage Sleep](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/teenage-sleep).\n\n#### Adult Sleep\nSleep requirements stabilise in early adult life, around the age of 20. Individuals vary in their sleep needs, but most adults require between 7 and 9 hours a night to feel properly refreshed and function at their best the next day. Many try to get away with less sleep. There are some who are genuine short sleepers while other may require considerably more than the average requirement. The reasons individual variability in sleep requirement are not well understood.\n\n[Older adults](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/ageing-sleep) spend more time in bed but unless a sleep problem has developed the requirement for sleep is similar to that in their younger adult life.\n\n#### For further information see:\n[www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au](http:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/) or\n\n[www.sleepfoundation.org](http:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/)\n\n#### [Download a PDF of this Fact Sheet](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/64b4b7e38dda973fdbb7faf2\/65a079e610ae86ec539e44ea_How%20much%20sleep%20do%20you%20really%20need.pdf)\n### Other useful links:\n- [Tips to Help Babies Sleep Better](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/tips-to-help-baby-sleep-better)\n- [Behavioural Sleep Problems in School Aged Children](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/behavioural-problems-in-school-aged-children)\n- [Sleep Problems and Sleep Disorders in School Aged Children](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-disorders\/sleep-problems-and-sleep-disorders-in-school-aged-children)\n- [Melatonin and Children](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-disorders\/melatonin-and-children)\n- [Facts About Sleep for Parents and School Staff](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/facts-about-sleep-for-parents-and-school-staff)\n- [Sleep Tips for Children](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/sleep-tips-for-children)\n- [Sleep Tips for New Mothers](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/sleep-tips-for-new-mothers)\n- [Teenage Sleep](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/teenage-sleep)\n- [Ageing and Sleep](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/ageing-sleep)\n\n### Related\n[Teenage Sleep](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/teenage-sleep)\n\n[Sleep Hygiene: Good Sleep Habits](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/sleep-hygiene-good-sleep-habits)\n\n[Ageing & Sleep](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/ageing-sleep)\n\n[Sleep Tips for Children](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/sleep-tips-for-children)\n\n[Facts About Sleep for Parents and School Staff](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/facts-about-sleep-for-parents-and-school-staff)\n\nNo items found.\n\n[![Sleep Health Foundation](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/64b494e09bd69e8f6c465476\/64b4c39016222f7b8147a3f5_shf-logo-white.png)](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/how-much-sleep-do-you-really-need)\n\nKeep up to date with the  \nSleep Health Foundation\n\nSign up to our newsletter\n\nThank you! You are now subscribed to our newsletter\\!\n\nOops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.\n\n[Our Story](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/about\/our-story)\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/news-and-articles)\n\n[Donate](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/donate)\n\n[All Factsheets A-Z](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/all-sleep-factsheets-a-z)\n\n[Contact us](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/contact)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/64b494e09bd69e8f6c465476\/672309e8f7fc78abf44b58a9_1.svg)![](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/64b494e09bd69e8f6c465476\/672309e8875170c31d4e9feb_2.svg)\n\nThe Sleep Health Foundation acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners and to Elders both past and present.\n\n[Terms & Conditions](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/policies\/terms-conditions)\n\n[Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/policies\/privacy-policy)\n\n[![instagram](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/64b494e09bd69e8f6c465476\/65014e66c8bf8aa9d4b78e0d_icon-ig.svg)](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sleephealthfoundation\/)[![facebook](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/64b494e09bd69e8f6c465476\/65014e666e9c7bac7329a1df_icon-fb.svg)](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SleepHealthFoundation\/)[![linkedin](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/64b494e09bd69e8f6c465476\/65014e678d2b3810a19032aa_icon-in.svg)](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/sleep-health-foundation\/)[![x, new twitter logo](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/64b494e09bd69e8f6c465476\/65014e66d0ce6a54141fa43d_icon-x.svg)](https:\/\/twitter.com\/SHFAustralia)[![youtube](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/64b494e09bd69e8f6c465476\/65014e6670c508fc16eb8351_icon-yt.svg)](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@sleephealthfoundation8125)","attrs_readable_markdown":"#### How do our sleep needs change with age?\nIt is well known that as children get older, they need less sleep. Different people have different sleep needs. The advice in the table below is only a guide. You can make a good guess if a person is sleeping enough at night - observe how they act and function during the day.\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/64b4b7e38dda973fdbb7faf2\/65039f8fc487a266d175bf93_Sleep%20recommendations%20per%20age%20group.png)\n\n*The above sleep duration recommendations are based on a report of an expert panel convened by the US based National Sleep Foundation and published in 2015 in their journal Sleep Health.*\n\n‍\n\n#### How does napping change with age?\nFrom birth to two months of age, the length of one period of sleep can be from 30 minutes to 3 -4 hours. This is throughout the day and night. Babies fed from the bottle tend to sleep for longer at a time than breast-fed babies (3-4 hours versus 2-3 hours). See also [Tips to Help Babies Sleep Better](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/tips-to-help-baby-sleep-better).\n\nFrom 2 months onwards babies start to sleep for longer at a time. This is especially so at night between 12 midnight and 5am. The reason for this is that they start to develop their internal day-night (circadian) rhythm that favours sleep at night and being more awake during the day.\n\nBy 6 months of age, babies can get 5 – 8 hours of sleep at night. However, 25-50% of 6-month-olds still wake up at night. There are things that can be done to counteract this including ensuring that they learn to go to sleep in their cot by themselves at the start of the night. Then they are more able to self-soothe themselves back to sleep after waking up during the night.\n\nFrom 2 months to 12 months, the number of daytime naps goes down from 3 - 4 naps to two naps. Morning naps usually stop between 12 and 18 months of age. Always give a chance for an afternoon nap after lunch and before 4pm. Daytime naps become less common from about 2 or 3 years onwards.\n\nConsistent daytime naps after 5 years of age are not normal. The child might not be getting enough sleep at night. This may be due to poor sleep routines, sleep problems or sleep disorders. It may need to be followed up with a sleep specialist. See also [Behavioural Sleep Problems in Children](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/behavioural-problems-in-school-aged-children) and\/or [Sleep Disorders in Children](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-disorders\/sleep-problems-and-sleep-disorders-in-school-aged-children).\n\n#### Why do teenagers want to stay up later?\nIn this age group, there is a change in the timing of sleep. It is natural for them to want to go to bed later at night and to sleep in. However, this needs to be within reason and teenagers often need to be taught good sleep habits. They need to know that they won't function as well during the day if they miss sleep and fail to catchup on it. See also [Teenage Sleep](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/teenage-sleep).\n\n#### Adult Sleep\nSleep requirements stabilise in early adult life, around the age of 20. Individuals vary in their sleep needs, but most adults require between 7 and 9 hours a night to feel properly refreshed and function at their best the next day. Many try to get away with less sleep. There are some who are genuine short sleepers while other may require considerably more than the average requirement. The reasons individual variability in sleep requirement are not well understood.\n\n[Older adults](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/ageing-sleep) spend more time in bed but unless a sleep problem has developed the requirement for sleep is similar to that in their younger adult life.\n\n#### For further information see:\n[www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au](http:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/) or\n\n[www.sleepfoundation.org](http:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/)\n\n#### [Download a PDF of this Fact Sheet](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/64b4b7e38dda973fdbb7faf2\/65a079e610ae86ec539e44ea_How%20much%20sleep%20do%20you%20really%20need.pdf)\n### Other useful links:\n- [Tips to Help Babies Sleep Better](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/tips-to-help-baby-sleep-better)\n- [Behavioural Sleep Problems in School Aged Children](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/behavioural-problems-in-school-aged-children)\n- [Sleep Problems and Sleep Disorders in School Aged Children](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-disorders\/sleep-problems-and-sleep-disorders-in-school-aged-children)\n- [Melatonin and Children](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-disorders\/melatonin-and-children)\n- [Facts About Sleep for Parents and School Staff](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/facts-about-sleep-for-parents-and-school-staff)\n- [Sleep Tips for Children](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/sleep-tips-for-children)\n- [Sleep Tips for New Mothers](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/sleep-tips-for-new-mothers)\n- [Teenage Sleep](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/teenage-sleep)\n- [Ageing and Sleep](http:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/ageing-sleep)","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	How do our sleep needs change with age? It is well known that as children get older, they need less sleep. Different people have different sleep needs. The advice in the table below is only a guide. You can make a good guess if a person is sleeping enough at night - observe how they act and function during the day. The above sleep duration recommendations are based on a report of an expert panel convened by the US based National Sleep Foundation and published in 2015 in their journal Sleep Health. ‍ How does napping change with age? From birth to two months of age, the length of one period of sleep can be from 30 minutes to 3 -4 hours. This is throughout the day and night. Babies fed from the bottle tend to sleep for longer at a time than breast-fed babies (3-4 hours versus 2-3 hours). See also Tips to Help Babies Sleep Better . From 2 months onwards babies start to sleep for longer at a time. This is especially so at night between 12 midnight and 5am. The reason for this is that they start to develop their internal day-night (circadian) rhythm that favours sleep at night and being more awake during the day. By 6 months of age, babies can get 5 – 8 hours of sleep at night. However, 25-50% of 6-month-olds still wake up at night. There are things that can be done to counteract this including ensuring that they learn to go to sleep in their cot by themselves at the start of the night. Then they are more able to self-soothe themselves back to sleep after waking up during the night. From 2 months to 12 months, the number of daytime naps goes down from 3 - 4 naps to two naps. Morning naps usually stop between 12 and 18 months of age. Always give a chance for an afternoon nap after lunch and before 4pm. Daytime naps become less common from about 2 or 3 years onwards. Consistent daytime naps after 5 years of age are not normal. The child might not be getting enough sleep at night. This may be due to poor sleep routines, sleep problems or sleep disorders. It may need to be followed up with a sleep specialist. See also Behavioural Sleep Problems in Children and/or Sleep Disorders in Children . Why do teenagers want to stay up later? In this age group, there is a change in the timing of sleep. It is natural for them to want to go to bed later at night and to sleep in. However, this needs to be within reason and teenagers often need to be taught good sleep habits. They need to know that they won't function as well during the day if they miss sleep and fail to catchup on it. See also Teenage Sleep . Adult Sleep Sleep requirements stabilise in early adult life, around the age of 20. Individuals vary in their sleep needs, but most adults require between 7 and 9 hours a night to feel properly refreshed and function at their best the next day. Many try to get away with less sleep. There are some who are genuine short sleepers while other may require considerably more than the average requirement. The reasons individual variability in sleep requirement are not well understood. Older adults spend more time in bed but unless a sleep problem has developed the requirement for sleep is similar to that in their younger adult life. For further information see: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au or www.sleepfoundation.org Download a PDF of this Fact Sheet Other useful links: Tips to Help Babies Sleep Better Behavioural Sleep Problems in School Aged Children Sleep Problems and Sleep Disorders in School Aged Children Melatonin and Children Facts About Sleep for Parents and School Staff Sleep Tips for Children Sleep Tips for New Mothers Teenage Sleep Ageing and Sleep
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You've now been added to our list 😊 Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form. ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64b494e09bd69e8f6c465476/65ea8f2384e3a712dbd1e357_cancel-icon.png) [Basics of Sleep](https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-categories/basics-of-sleep) [Ageing & Sleep](https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-categories/ageing-sleep) [Children, Adolescents & Parents](https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-categories/children-adolescents-parents) [Shift Work](https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-categories/shift-work) # How much sleep do you really need? This is a fact sheet about How much Sleep do you Really Need? The amount of sleep a person needs can vary depending on age, lifestyle, genetics\&individual factors. Here’s a general guide by age. ![Diverse group of people embracing. Photo by RDNE Stock project](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64b4b7e38dda973fdbb7faf2/650fe961ab6494a01a41ede7_pexels-rdne-stock-project-6149192.jpg) [Home](https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/)![down arrow icon](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64b494e09bd69e8f6c465476/64b4a03efbd059d22a2dc512_expand_white.svg)[Sleep Topics](https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/all-healthy-sleep)![down arrow icon](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64b494e09bd69e8f6c465476/64b4a03efbd059d22a2dc512_expand_white.svg)[How much sleep do you really need?](https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/how-much-sleep-do-you-really-need) ![calendar icon](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64b494e09bd69e8f6c465476/64d4356b66f891964c349b10_date-icon.svg) January 12, 2024 ![time, clock icon](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64b494e09bd69e8f6c465476/64d4356b66f891964c349b13_time-icon.svg) MIN READ ### Summary ### Things you should know: - Sleep needs get less with age until around 20 years old when it stabilises. - How much and how fast this happens depends on the person. - It is normal for children to have daytime naps until 3 to 5 years old. - If a child takes naps often past this age, he or she might not be sleeping enough at night. - Teenagers will tend to want to go to bed later and sleep in. - Older people spend more time in bed, but their sleep requirement is similar to early adult life. #### How do our sleep needs change with age? It is well known that as children get older, they need less sleep. Different people have different sleep needs. The advice in the table below is only a guide. You can make a good guess if a person is sleeping enough at night - observe how they act and function during the day. ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64b4b7e38dda973fdbb7faf2/65039f8fc487a266d175bf93_Sleep%20recommendations%20per%20age%20group.png) The above sleep duration recommendations are based on a report of an expert panel convened by the US based National Sleep Foundation and published in 2015 in their journal Sleep Health. ‍ #### How does napping change with age? From birth to two months of age, the length of one period of sleep can be from 30 minutes to 3 -4 hours. This is throughout the day and night. Babies fed from the bottle tend to sleep for longer at a time than breast-fed babies (3-4 hours versus 2-3 hours). See also [Tips to Help Babies Sleep Better](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/tips-to-help-baby-sleep-better). From 2 months onwards babies start to sleep for longer at a time. This is especially so at night between 12 midnight and 5am. The reason for this is that they start to develop their internal day-night (circadian) rhythm that favours sleep at night and being more awake during the day. By 6 months of age, babies can get 5 – 8 hours of sleep at night. However, 25-50% of 6-month-olds still wake up at night. There are things that can be done to counteract this including ensuring that they learn to go to sleep in their cot by themselves at the start of the night. Then they are more able to self-soothe themselves back to sleep after waking up during the night. From 2 months to 12 months, the number of daytime naps goes down from 3 - 4 naps to two naps. Morning naps usually stop between 12 and 18 months of age. Always give a chance for an afternoon nap after lunch and before 4pm. Daytime naps become less common from about 2 or 3 years onwards. Consistent daytime naps after 5 years of age are not normal. The child might not be getting enough sleep at night. This may be due to poor sleep routines, sleep problems or sleep disorders. It may need to be followed up with a sleep specialist. See also [Behavioural Sleep Problems in Children](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/behavioural-problems-in-school-aged-children) and/or [Sleep Disorders in Children](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-disorders/sleep-problems-and-sleep-disorders-in-school-aged-children). #### Why do teenagers want to stay up later? In this age group, there is a change in the timing of sleep. It is natural for them to want to go to bed later at night and to sleep in. However, this needs to be within reason and teenagers often need to be taught good sleep habits. They need to know that they won't function as well during the day if they miss sleep and fail to catchup on it. See also [Teenage Sleep](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/teenage-sleep). #### Adult Sleep Sleep requirements stabilise in early adult life, around the age of 20. Individuals vary in their sleep needs, but most adults require between 7 and 9 hours a night to feel properly refreshed and function at their best the next day. Many try to get away with less sleep. There are some who are genuine short sleepers while other may require considerably more than the average requirement. The reasons individual variability in sleep requirement are not well understood. [Older adults](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/ageing-sleep) spend more time in bed but unless a sleep problem has developed the requirement for sleep is similar to that in their younger adult life. #### For further information see: [www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au](http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/) or [www.sleepfoundation.org](http://www.sleepfoundation.org/) #### [Download a PDF of this Fact Sheet](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64b4b7e38dda973fdbb7faf2/65a079e610ae86ec539e44ea_How%20much%20sleep%20do%20you%20really%20need.pdf) ### Other useful links: - [Tips to Help Babies Sleep Better](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/tips-to-help-baby-sleep-better) - [Behavioural Sleep Problems in School Aged Children](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/behavioural-problems-in-school-aged-children) - [Sleep Problems and Sleep Disorders in School Aged Children](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-disorders/sleep-problems-and-sleep-disorders-in-school-aged-children) - [Melatonin and Children](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-disorders/melatonin-and-children) - [Facts About Sleep for Parents and School Staff](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/facts-about-sleep-for-parents-and-school-staff) - [Sleep Tips for Children](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/sleep-tips-for-children) - [Sleep Tips for New Mothers](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/sleep-tips-for-new-mothers) - [Teenage Sleep](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/teenage-sleep) - [Ageing and Sleep](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/ageing-sleep) ### Related [Teenage Sleep](https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/teenage-sleep) [Sleep Hygiene: Good Sleep Habits](https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/sleep-hygiene-good-sleep-habits) [Ageing & Sleep](https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/ageing-sleep) [Sleep Tips for Children](https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/sleep-tips-for-children) [Facts About Sleep for Parents and School Staff](https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/facts-about-sleep-for-parents-and-school-staff) No items found. 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Readable Markdown	#### How do our sleep needs change with age? It is well known that as children get older, they need less sleep. Different people have different sleep needs. The advice in the table below is only a guide. You can make a good guess if a person is sleeping enough at night - observe how they act and function during the day. ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64b4b7e38dda973fdbb7faf2/65039f8fc487a266d175bf93_Sleep%20recommendations%20per%20age%20group.png) The above sleep duration recommendations are based on a report of an expert panel convened by the US based National Sleep Foundation and published in 2015 in their journal Sleep Health. ‍ #### How does napping change with age? From birth to two months of age, the length of one period of sleep can be from 30 minutes to 3 -4 hours. This is throughout the day and night. Babies fed from the bottle tend to sleep for longer at a time than breast-fed babies (3-4 hours versus 2-3 hours). See also [Tips to Help Babies Sleep Better](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/tips-to-help-baby-sleep-better). From 2 months onwards babies start to sleep for longer at a time. This is especially so at night between 12 midnight and 5am. The reason for this is that they start to develop their internal day-night (circadian) rhythm that favours sleep at night and being more awake during the day. By 6 months of age, babies can get 5 – 8 hours of sleep at night. However, 25-50% of 6-month-olds still wake up at night. There are things that can be done to counteract this including ensuring that they learn to go to sleep in their cot by themselves at the start of the night. Then they are more able to self-soothe themselves back to sleep after waking up during the night. From 2 months to 12 months, the number of daytime naps goes down from 3 - 4 naps to two naps. Morning naps usually stop between 12 and 18 months of age. Always give a chance for an afternoon nap after lunch and before 4pm. Daytime naps become less common from about 2 or 3 years onwards. Consistent daytime naps after 5 years of age are not normal. The child might not be getting enough sleep at night. This may be due to poor sleep routines, sleep problems or sleep disorders. It may need to be followed up with a sleep specialist. See also [Behavioural Sleep Problems in Children](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/behavioural-problems-in-school-aged-children) and/or [Sleep Disorders in Children](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-disorders/sleep-problems-and-sleep-disorders-in-school-aged-children). #### Why do teenagers want to stay up later? In this age group, there is a change in the timing of sleep. It is natural for them to want to go to bed later at night and to sleep in. However, this needs to be within reason and teenagers often need to be taught good sleep habits. They need to know that they won't function as well during the day if they miss sleep and fail to catchup on it. See also [Teenage Sleep](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/teenage-sleep). #### Adult Sleep Sleep requirements stabilise in early adult life, around the age of 20. Individuals vary in their sleep needs, but most adults require between 7 and 9 hours a night to feel properly refreshed and function at their best the next day. Many try to get away with less sleep. There are some who are genuine short sleepers while other may require considerably more than the average requirement. The reasons individual variability in sleep requirement are not well understood. [Older adults](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/ageing-sleep) spend more time in bed but unless a sleep problem has developed the requirement for sleep is similar to that in their younger adult life. #### For further information see: [www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au](http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/) or [www.sleepfoundation.org](http://www.sleepfoundation.org/) #### [Download a PDF of this Fact Sheet](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64b4b7e38dda973fdbb7faf2/65a079e610ae86ec539e44ea_How%20much%20sleep%20do%20you%20really%20need.pdf) ### Other useful links: - [Tips to Help Babies Sleep Better](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/tips-to-help-baby-sleep-better) - [Behavioural Sleep Problems in School Aged Children](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/behavioural-problems-in-school-aged-children) - [Sleep Problems and Sleep Disorders in School Aged Children](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-disorders/sleep-problems-and-sleep-disorders-in-school-aged-children) - [Melatonin and Children](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-disorders/melatonin-and-children) - [Facts About Sleep for Parents and School Staff](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/facts-about-sleep-for-parents-and-school-staff) - [Sleep Tips for Children](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/sleep-tips-for-children) - [Sleep Tips for New Mothers](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/sleep-tips-for-new-mothers) - [Teenage Sleep](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/teenage-sleep) - [Ageing and Sleep](http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-topics/ageing-sleep)
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