My kids have different sleep patterns, and I wonder if their sleep needs vary. How much REM sleep do you need depending on your age? Is it different for children, teenagers, and adults?
9 months ago
As we grow older, our sleep naturally gets lighter and we don't get as much REM or deep sleep as we did in our youth. I used to worry about waking up early, but now I realize it's just a natural part of aging. Don't worry, just rest whenever your body demands.
5 months ago
Actually, yaar, kids and babies need a massive amount of REM sleep, like almost 50% of their sleep time. For adults like us, it drops down to around 20-25%. If you are older, it decreases even more, which is totally normal.
9 months ago
Yes, REM sleep requirements change drastically from infancy to old age. Adults only need about 20% of their total sleep to be REM. My tip is to maintain a cold room temperature; it naturally prolongs the REM and deep sleep stages as you age.
7 months ago
Do not trust random internet charts detailing age-wise REM sleep minutes. Sleep architecture is highly complex and unique to every individual. If you have concerns about your sleep cycles, get a professional sleep study done rather than guessing.
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3 months ago
I read that newborns spend half their sleep in REM because their brains are growing so fast. By the time we hit college, it's just about 2 hours a night. So don't compare your sleep patterns with your younger siblings!
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