What Time Should Your Kids Go to Bed?

November 11 2021

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It is important for parents to know about good sleep especially for their children. There are many factors that contribute to the quality of children's sleep. Parents know what is best for their kids when it comes to sleep. They need to consider their children's age if they have any medical condition, and how much time they spend each day before going to bed.

Some children go to bed at 8 or 9 pm while others stay up until 11 pm. Some parents have to wake their children up in the morning even if they are still sleeping because of an early schedule. Others have no problem letting them sleep late into the morning. It is safe for children to be allowed to make their own decisions about when they feel like sleeping, as long as school hours are not affected (which should be obvious).

As for how much sleep kids need, 1-year-olds should sleep between 12 and 16 hours every 24 hours, 2-year olds need 14 to 15 hours, 3-year olds need 13 to 14 hours, 4-year olds need 12 to 14 hours (and some require only 11), 5-year olds need 11 to 13 hours, 6-year olds need at least 10 hours, 7-year olds require about 9 to 11 hours, 8-year olds should get about 9 hours, and kids ages 9 or 10 years old need at least 8.5 hours.

Infants

An infant who is less than six months old will have short periods of sleep throughout the day and night. At six months, babies will sleep for longer stretches at a time but still need to eat in the middle of the night or early morning. Babies between 6 and 12 months require about 14 hours total per day with two naps each lasting one hour.

When it comes to infants aged between 3-12 months, they should sleep 12 hours every night with one hour before dinner and 11 hours overnight. If they do not have sleeping problems, it is important for parents to create a comfortable sleeping environment such as keeping the room temperature at 18 degrees Celsius, making sure that there are no distractions especially from TV shows which might affect their sleep, and avoiding having them take naps during daytime if they wake up easily at night.

In general, a bedtime routine creates good habits for kids when it comes to being comfortable with their bedroom so that they can fall asleep faster without any problems even though this might be hard especially if they are used to watching TV shows before going to sleep.

2-3 years old

When it comes to toddlers aged between 2-3 years old, they should sleep around 12 hours every night with one hour before dinner and 11 hours overnight. It is important for parents to set a good example by being good role models when it comes to creating bedtime routines especially for children who are still adjusting to day-night cycle changes or have special needs due to autism spectrum disorder. Moreover, parents need to create a gradual bedtime routine by turning off all screens 30 minutes before going to sleep so they can fall asleep faster without any distractions even though this might be tough especially if they are used to watching TV shows before going to sleep.

4-6 years old

When it comes to kids aged between 4-6 years old, they should sleep 11 hours every night with one hour before dinner and 10 hours overnights. If they do not have sleeping problems, there is a flexible bedtime routine that might help them fall asleep faster especially when setting an example for their kids including going to sleep as soon as possible even if this means having some quiet time in the bedroom without too much noise from TV shows which might keep them awake until bedtime. In general, creating a relaxing atmosphere at home by dimming lights or turning off screens half an hour before going to sleep will make it easier for children to fall asleep on time and avoid waking up during the night because of any distractions such as lighting or noise.

Under 12 years old

One important consideration in deciding the time that your child needs to go to bed is his age. Many children under 12 years of age cannot control their sleep-wake cycle very well because it has not finished developing. This leads to many night wakings during which they disturb their parents' sleep. This can affect everyone's mood and productivity during the day.  

A child who is under 12 years of age needs to go to sleep at around the same time every night, regardless of the number of hours he sleeps during that night. A child's wake-up time should also be consistent, including weekends.

Teenagers

According to research about children and adolescents, most of them need nine hours of sleep every night which can be divided into one hour before dinner and eight hours overnight. During puberty, around two hours of sleep might be lost due to changes in biological clocks or a growth spurt during adolescence especially for girls aged between 14-17 years old. In order to avoid these issues with teens experiencing sleeping problems, parents should have family rules for bedtime routines such as lights out, being on the quiet side, and making sure that there is some time for kids to have their own space.

Conclusion

In conclusion, a child needs around nine hours of sleep every night which can be divided into one hour before dinner and eight hours overnight. Furthermore, parents should create a gradual bedtime routine by turning off all screens half an hour before going to sleep especially if the child is under 12 years of age because this will make it easier for him/her to fall asleep on time without any distractions.