According to the Cleveland Clinic, the majority of individuals require a minimum amount of sleep to not be at higher risk for health problems, cognitive difficulties, and even mental health issues. How much sleep an individual needs depends mostly on age, as the body requires more sleep when it’s growing. The following is the recommended daily amount of sleep based on age:
Newborn – 3 months: 14-17 hours
4 – 12 months: 12-16 hours, with a nap
12 months – 5 years: 10-14 hours, with a nap
6 – 12 years: 9-12 hours
13 – 18 years: 8-10 hours
18 or older: 7-9 hours