Anil Kumar Anil Kumar Asked 8 months ago

How much sleep do kids need?

As a parent, I'm always wondering if my children are getting enough rest. They have school, playtime, and everything. How much sleep do kids generally need for their overall health and development?

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Meena Singh Meena Singh Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago
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Kids need a good amount of sleep for their growth and learning. Toddlers need 11-14 hours, preschoolers 10-13 hours, and school-aged children 9-12 hours. Just make sure they have a peaceful environment to rest.

Pooja Gupta Pooja Gupta Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

For kids, it depends on their age. Toddlers (1-2 yrs) need 11-14 hours, preschoolers (3-5 yrs) need 10-13 hours, and school-aged kids (6-12 yrs) need 9-12 hours. A warm bath and a story help them relax. But if they have constant difficulty sleeping or severe snoring, please see a doctor.

Radha Devi Radha Devi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Baccho ko toh achhi neend chahiye hi beta, tabhi toh swasth rehte hain. Jo chote hain, unko zyada neend chahiye. School jaane wale baccho ko 9-12 ghante. Raat ko garam doodh de sakte ho, ya thodi tel maalish. Par zyada problem ho toh doctor se bhi pooch lena.

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Suresh Sharma Suresh Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

While general guidelines say toddlers need 11-14 hrs, and school-aged kids 9-12 hrs, if your child is consistently having trouble sleeping, or is excessively sleepy during the day, please get them checked by a pediatrician. My child had a minor issue that needed intervention, so always be cautious.

Arjun Patel Arjun Patel Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Kids need varying amounts of sleep, but it's generally a lot more than adults. Essential for their development.

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Kiran Rao Kiran Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yaar, kids need a LOT of sleep! Like toddlers 11-14 hours, preschoolers 10-13, and school-aged kids 9-12. If they don't get enough, they're super cranky, na. Actually, a good bedtime routine makes all the difference.

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