A panel of experts in sleep, anatomy, physiology, pediatrics, neurology, gerontology and gynecology joined forces to create new, age-specific sleep recommendations.
| Age | Recommended | May be appropriate | Not recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newborns 0-3 mo | 14 to 17 | 11 to 13 18 to 19 | Less than 11 More than 19 |
| Infants 4-11 mo | 12 to 15 | 10 to 11 16 to 18 | Less than 10 More than 18 |
| Toddlers 1-2 y | 11 to 14 | 9 to 10 15 to 16 | Less than 9 More than 16 |
| Preschoolers 3-5 y | 10 to 13 | 8 to 9 14 | Less than 8 More than 14 |
| School-aged children 6-13 y | 9 to 11 | 7 to 8 12 | Less than 7 More than 12 |
| Teenagers 14-17 y | 8 to 10 | 7 11 | Less than 7 More than 11 |
| Young adults 18-25 y | 7 to 9 | 6 10 to 11 | Less than 6 More than 11 |
| Adults 26-64 y | 7 to 9 | 6 10 | Less than 6 More than 10 |
| Older adults ≥65 y | 7 to 8 | 5 to 6 9 | Less than 5 More than 9 |