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June 2012 PMID 21784676

Normal sleep patterns in infants and children: a systematic review of observational studies.

Barbara C Galland, Barry J Taylor, Dawn E Elder, Peter Herbison

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The overall tone is supportive, emphasizing the relevance of the research, as seen in posts endorsing Galland’s meta-analysis as a practical tool, and noting the research's contribution to understanding sleep norms. The tone is informative but lacks intense debate or critical analysis, reflecting moderate engagement and limited immediate influence.

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Most discussions agree with the importance of the systematic review, highlighting its findings about sleep patterns and noting useful references like Galland’s meta-analysis.

InterestModerate interest

Posts express moderate interest by acknowledging the significance of sleep patterns in children and referencing relevant studies, though without deep exploration.

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The level of engagement is neutral, with some users sharing personal resources or suggestions, but not delving deeply into analysis or critique.

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The discussions seem to have minimal immediate impact beyond sharing resources and general acknowledgment, with no indication of widespread influence or change in opinion.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review analyzed data from 34 studies to identify normal sleep patterns—such as sleep duration, number of night wakings, sleep latency, and daytime naps—in infants and children aged 0-12 years, following PRISMA guidelines.
  • The findings show that sleep duration varies with age, with infants sleeping around 12.8 hours, toddlers nearly 12 hours, and children about 9.2 hours, and a mathematical model was used to describe how sleep duration decreases as children age.
  • Notably, children in Asian countries tend to sleep about one hour less per night compared to those in Caucasian countries, and while details on how quickly children fall asleep were limited, sleep latency appeared stable across early childhood.]
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@nentorefumimama · X

２歳児でも夜に複数回起きますが、乳幼児が夜間に複数回起きてしまうのは自然なこと。ですが、「起きたら寝れない（その都度寝かしつけが必要）」の場合と、「起きるけど勝手に二度寝する」では、親子共に負担は全然違うものに。（続 乳幼児の正常な睡眠パターン https://t.co/oANouMUNHP

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Yu Sun Bin
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@SleepAndSports @michaelgrandner @kellybaronphd @sleepfoundation My go-to is always Barbara Galland’s meta-analysis https://t.co/CMIuXqQIqL - can estimate % from the numbers

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赤ちゃんのねんね相談®︎｜夜泣き相談｜原田智恵
@nentorefumimama · X

RT @nentorefumimama: ２歳児でも夜に複数回起きますが、乳幼児が夜間に複数回起きてしまうのは自然なこと。ですが、「起きたら寝れない（その都度寝かしつけが必要）」の場合と、「起きるけど勝手に二度寝する」では、親子共に負担は全然違うものに。（続 乳幼児の正常な睡…

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@HIDENINFINITY · X

Galland BC, Taylor BJ, Elder DE, Herbison P. Normal sleep patterns in infants and children: a systematic review of observational studies. Sleep Med Rev. 2012 Jun;16(3):213-22. doi: 10.1016/j.smrv.2011.06.001. Epub 2011 Jul 23. PMID: 21784676.

Jan 20, 2023 · 80 followers View post →
Child Development Matters
@ChildDMatters · X

This systematic review provides global norms for sleep duration in children, showing a decrease in sleep needs from infancy to 12 years. https://t.co/MWvHeEKegg #ResearchReview #ChildHealth #ChildDMatters 4/5 https://t.co/fA9YpzxYRv

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ArchiDad
@ThinkingACloud · X

That said the chart is pretty small and has no mouse over. It would be great to make a better version but I can't seem to access the underlying data. Does anyone have an easy way to access this journal? https://t.co/bYWr6pL8CM

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Child Development Matters
@ChildDMatters · X

This systematic review provides global norms for sleep duration in children, showing a decrease in sleep needs from infancy to 12 years. https://t.co/MWvHeEKegg #ResearchReview #ChildHealth #ChildDMatters 4/5 https://t.co/fA9YpzxYRv

Aug 16, 2024 · 58 followers View post →
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@HIDENINFINITY · X

Galland BC, Taylor BJ, Elder DE, Herbison P. Normal sleep patterns in infants and children: a systematic review of observational studies. Sleep Med Rev. 2012 Jun;16(3):213-22. doi: 10.1016/j.smrv.2011.06.001. Epub 2011 Jul 23. PMID: 21784676.

Jan 20, 2023 · 80 followers View post →
ArchiDad
@ThinkingACloud · X

That said the chart is pretty small and has no mouse over. It would be great to make a better version but I can't seem to access the underlying data. Does anyone have an easy way to access this journal? https://t.co/bYWr6pL8CM

Jan 15, 2023 View post →
赤ちゃんのねんね相談®︎｜夜泣き相談｜原田智恵
@nentorefumimama · X

RT @nentorefumimama: ２歳児でも夜に複数回起きますが、乳幼児が夜間に複数回起きてしまうのは自然なこと。ですが、「起きたら寝れない（その都度寝かしつけが必要）」の場合と、「起きるけど勝手に二度寝する」では、親子共に負担は全然違うものに。（続 乳幼児の正常な睡…

Dec 3, 2022 · 1 share · 14,479 followers View post →
赤ちゃんのねんね相談®︎｜夜泣き相談｜原田智恵
@nentorefumimama · X

２歳児でも夜に複数回起きますが、乳幼児が夜間に複数回起きてしまうのは自然なこと。ですが、「起きたら寝れない（その都度寝かしつけが必要）」の場合と、「起きるけど勝手に二度寝する」では、親子共に負担は全然違うものに。（続 乳幼児の正常な睡眠パターン https://t.co/oANouMUNHP

Dec 2, 2022 · 13 likes · 1 share · 14,479 followers View post →
Yu Sun Bin
@yusunbin · X

@SleepAndSports @michaelgrandner @kellybaronphd @sleepfoundation My go-to is always Barbara Galland’s meta-analysis https://t.co/CMIuXqQIqL - can estimate % from the numbers

Jul 23, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,161 followers View post →
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