Sleep for Children 0-5 Years

Enough sleep helps children develop and learn, keeping them happy, confident and healthy.

Each 24 hours children’s sleep should be

0 - 1 YEAR:

14 - 17 hours for 0-3 months

12 - 16 hours for 4-11 months

(including naps)

1 - 2 YEARS:

11 - 14 hours (including naps)

3 - 5 YEARS:

10 - 13 hours (can include naps)

Help children get better sleep

• Put screens away well before bedtime
• Set calming bedtime routines
• Set a regular time that children go to bed
• Set a regular time that children wake up
• Ask your Child Health Nurse

www.healthytasmania.tas.gov.au

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