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Newborns (0-3 months)
Sleep needs: 14-17 hours a day. Sleep is crucial for development as it impacts brain maturation and growth.
Infants (4-11 months)
Sleep needs: 12-15 hours a day. Consistent sleep is important for cognitive and physical growth, including learning and memory consolidation.
Toddlers (1-2 years)
Sleep needs: 11-14 hours a day. Adequate sleep is necessary for emotional regulation, learning, and health.
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Sleep needs: 10-13 hours a day. Proper sleep supports learning, social skills, and overall emotional stability.
School-age children (6-13 years)
Sleep needs: 9-11 hours a day. Sleep contributes to academic performance, growth, and physical coordination.
Teenagers (14-17 years)
Sleep needs: 8-10 hours a night. Sleep is tied to emotional regulation, intellectual abilities, and reducing the risk of behavioral problems.
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