Our readers are invited to email us with their questions! Q: How Much Sleep Do We Really Need? (Luis O.) Luis, as we grow, our sleep demands change. Here’s what The National Sleep Foundation recommends by age. Newborns: 14 to 17 hours Infants: 12 to 15 hours Toddlers: 11 to 14 hours Preschoolers: 10 to 13 hours School-age children: 9 to 11 hours Teenagers: 9 to 11 hours Adults: 7 to 9 hours The 65+ group: 7 to 8 hours. --------------------------------------------------------------- Q: How can I get on a regular sleep schedule? (Jim. R) Jim, maintain a regular sleep schedule by going to bed at the same time every night and waking up at the same time every day, seven days a week. Regularity is important for stabilizing your internal biological clock, allowing you to fall asleep and maintain uninterrupted sleep. |