Bedtimes by age for kids

Apart from a short period with our oldest two where we fell into a bedtime habit before realizing our mistake, it has always been this way.
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Bedtimes by Age

By Melissa Zdrodowski

https://www.sleepsisters.com/bedtimes-by-age/

Age	Hours of Sleep	Bedtime	Notes
Newborn	15-18	N.A.	New babies don’t yet have any circadian rhythms, and they typically sleep in short spurts of two to four hours throughout the day and night.
1-4 months	14-15	8:00-11:00	These babies are still developing and feeding often throughout the night. Bedtime starts moving earlier by four months.
4-8 months	14-15	5:30 – 7:30	Circadian rhythms are emerging. Regular naps (ideally around 9, 12, 3) and an earlier bedtime help these babies get the sleep they need for significant physical and mental development. Bedtime may be on the early side of this range if naps are missed or short.
8 -10 months	12-15	5:30 – 7:00	Babies this age may only take two naps (9am, 1pm). Bedtime should be no later than 3.5 hrs after second nap ends. Bedtime may move earlier to compensate for lack of third nap.
10-15 months	12-14	6:00 -7:30	Babies may be transitioning to only one nap in the afternoon, so bedtime may need to move earlier for a while. Bedtime should be no later than 4 hours after waking from nap.
15 months – 3 years	12-14	6:00 -7:30	Naps may end during this period, or be inconsistent. Move bedtime earlier to help adjustment to no nap.
3 – 6 years	11-13	6:00 – 8:00	Your child will likely drop the afternoon nap. Once your child is no longer napping, he will need an extra hour of sleep at night, so adjust bedtime accordingly.
7 – 12 years	10-11	7:30 – 9:00	School age children are still experiencing enormous growth, are very active, and require a lot of sleep. Adequate sleep helps with school performance, behavior, attention, memory, and more.
Teenagers	9+	See note	Many teens need to be up early for school. Count backwards from wake time to find the bedtime that ensures they are getting enough sleep. Keep in mind it takes kids an average of 15 minutes to fall asleep, and likely more if they have a lot on their minds.

-By Melissa Zdrodowski