How much sleep does a 10 year old need nhs

As the new school term started at the beginning of September, and children’s sleep starts to settle into a more regular pattern again, we thought it might helpful to make parents aware of how much sleep their child needs and what time they potentially should go to bed.

It’s important to note that the hours are on the chart are a guide and it’s more important to focus on sleep quality, not quantity, and establish a good bedtime routine and .

How many hours should a 12 year-old sleep

Just like adults, some children need more sleep, some need less.

However it’s one question that we get asked a lot – how much sleep does my child need? While there is no hard and fast rule, the general guide is toddlers need around 12 hours of sleep a night; children aged three to six – 10-12 hours; seven-12 years olds – 10-11 hours; and teenagers – around eight to nine hours.

This means that a seven year old, who wakes at 7am, should ideally be in bed between 7pm and 9pm.

For some a 7pm bedtime may not be realistic, especially if you’re a working parent who doesn̵

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