Nowadays, the daily routine of many children is not the same as before. Their sleep is getting affected due to watching mobile, TV or other screens till late night, study pressure and habit of sleeping at wrong time. Many times parents ignore it considering it normal, but prolonged lack of sleep can affect children’s health and everyday life. Therefore, it is important to be careful about children’s sleep from the very beginning.
For the good development of children Sleep It is as important as eating right and doing physical activity daily. Good sleep gives rest to the body and the brain also works better. At the same time, due to continuous less sleep, the child may feel tired, irritable or lethargic. This can also affect studies, sports and everyday activities. If this problem is taken care of in time, the sleep routine of children can be easily improved. Let us know how much sleep is necessary for children according to their age and how their sleep routine can be improved.
How much sleep do children need according to age?
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) According to , children’s sleep needs also change with their age. Newborn babies (0 to 3 months) need 14 to 17 hours of sleep every day. 12 to 16 hours of sleep is considered necessary for children of 4 to 12 months, 11 to 14 hours for children of 1 to 2 years and 10 to 13 hours of sleep for children of 3 to 5 years.
At the same time, children of 6 to 12 years of age should take 9 to 12 hours of sleep every day and teenage children of 13 to 18 years of age should take 8 to 10 hours of sleep every day. By getting enough sleep, children’s body and mind function better. If a child does not get enough sleep as per his age, his health, studies and daily activities can be affected.
How to improve children’s sleep routine?
To improve the sleep routine of children, make it a habit to put them to bed at the same time every day and wake them up at approximately the same time in the morning. Stop using mobile, TV and tablet at least one hour before sleeping. Keep the environment of the child’s room calm and comfortable, so that he can sleep easily.
Make time for sports and physical activities during the day. Avoid giving very heavy or very sweet food at night. Telling a story or playing light music before bed can also help the child feel relaxed.
When is it necessary to consult a doctor?
If the child is not able to sleep properly for a long time, wakes up repeatedly at night or remains very tired and lethargic throughout the day, then it is important to consult a doctor. If there is loud snoring while sleeping, difficulty in breathing or the child wakes up repeatedly in panic during sleep, then it should not be ignored. In such a situation, it is necessary to get the child examined by a doctor. Getting treatment and advice at the right time can improve both the child’s sleep and his health.
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