Sleep & Activity Needs by Age
Version 1.0 · Last reviewed July 2026 · Review cadence: Quarterly
0–3 months — 14–17 hours total (including frequent naps; no fixed pattern)
4–12 months — 12–16 hours total (including naps)
1–2 years — 11–14 hours total (including 1–2 naps)
3–5 years — 10–13 hours total (nap may persist or be dropped)
6–12 years — 9–12 hours total (typically no daytime nap)
Source table: Volume 1, Unit 4, Lesson 4.5.
Sources:AAP & WHO sleep and activity guidance, accessed July 2026. Current as of this edition (July 2026).