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Ages birth- 1 years old

(National Library of Medicine, 2023)

Newborns sleep about 8-9 hours during the day and 6-8 hours during the night

Infants do not sleep through the night till around the 3-month to 1-year point

Newborns need to be up every few hours to eat

Backs are the safest for an infant to sleep

Infants go through 2 types of sleep REM and Non- REM sleep

If an infant is having trouble falling asleep you can try:

Rocking them

Establish a proper sleep routine

Offer a pacifier

(Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, No Date)

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Ages 1- 5 years

(National Library of Medicine, 2023)

Toddlers need 10- 12 hours of sleep at night

Toddlers need 1- 2 naps a day

(Pampers, 2021)

Toddlers start to have sleep difficulties with; bedtime resistance, nighttime awakenings, difficulty falling back asleep, and nightmares (Sleepopolis, 2023)

In this age group, children will be moving from a crib to a bed, which can cause sleep difficulties

If a toddler is having difficulty sleeping:

Turn on a white noise such as a fan or noise machine

Have a consistent bedtime routine

(Pampers, 2021)

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Ages 3- 11 years

(National Library of Medicine, 2023)

Children in need anywhere from 9-12 hours of sleep a night

Common sleep problems in children include insomnia, nightmares, and sleepwalking (KidsHealth, 2021)

Usually no naps around this age, they are in school

Sleep is important for this age because they need to have energy for the day, be able to concentrate in school, and be able to manage their emotions

If a child is having difficulty sleeping:

Create a bedtime routine

Limit electronic use before bed

Make sure they are getting enough exercise/physical activity during the day

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Ages 12- 18 years

(National Library of Medicine, 2023)

Teenagers need 8- 10 hours of sleep a night

Most teens only get 6.5-7.5 hours of sleep a night

Some of the causes of sleep deprivation in teenagers are:

Hormones

Electronics

A sleep disorder (talk to your family doctor)

(Better Health, No date)

Sleep deprivation can cause issues with mental health (Anxiety and depression), health problems, can effect school performance, etc.

If an adolescent is having sleep difficulties try:

Avoiding caffeine

Having a sleep routine

Being active during the day

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Ages 35-64 years

(National Library of Medicine, 2023)

Adults should get around 7-9 hours of sleep a night

Common sleep problems include sleep disorders such as narcolepsy and sleep apnea, insomnia

"On average, adults go through 4-6 sleep cycles per night". (MedicalNewsToday, 2020)

Stress is a huge reason for not sleeping and having for having a hard time falling asleep

If an adult is having sleep difficulties try:

Avoiding caffeine

Have a sleep/bedtime routine or at least try to go to sleep and wake up at the same time each day

Avoid electronics and blue light right before bedtime

Avoid eating before bed

Avoid taking naps during the day

(Medline Plus, 2022)

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Ages 65 and up

(National Library of Medicine, 2023)

Seniors need 7-9 hours of sleep a night

Seniors "tend to have sleepiness earlier in the evening and wake up earlier in the morning than desired" (National Library of Medicine, No date)

The deepest stages of non-REM are reduced or non-existent in seniors

Some common reasons it may be difficult for seniors to sleep properly include

Having poor sleep habits, illness, medications they could be taking, sleep disorders

If a senior is having difficulty sleeping they can try:

Avoiding caffeine and alcohol

Try to limit naps during the day

Having a sleep routine

Talking to doctors about possible sleep problems

Be active during the day

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