J Clin Sleep Med June 2016 PMID 27250809

Recommended Amount of Sleep for Pediatric Populations: A Consensus Statement of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Shalini Paruthi, Lee J Brooks, Carolyn D'Ambrosio, Wendy A Hall, Suresh Kotagal, Robin M Lloyd, Beth A Malow, Kiran Maski, Cynthia Nichols, Stuart F Quan, Carol L Rosen, Matthew M Troester, Merrill S Wise

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Peak: 10 in Mar 2023
across 5 sources since Sep 2020

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What people are saying

Overall, these discussions reflect a strong recognition of sleep’s importance for children’s health, with posts using words like 'crucial' and 'essential' to underline the significance. The tone is informative and supportive, with some posts referencing specific age ranges and the scientific basis of the recommendations, indicating a shared interest in the topic’s relevance and potential influence on behavior and policy.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions align with the consensus that proper sleep duration is crucial for children's health, supported by phrases like 'Sleep plays a crucial role' and 'Children should get enough sleep regularly.'

InterestHigh interest

There is notable curiosity around specific age-based recommendations and the importance of sleep, as seen in comments emphasizing age ranges and health impacts.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts tend to mention recommended hours and emphasize their importance, indicating some level of active consideration rather than dismissive responses.

ImpactModerate impact

The emphasis on health and developmental consequences suggests that these discussions are viewed as having a meaningful influence on sleep habits and public health awareness.

Abstract in brief

  • Sleep is crucial for the health and well-being of children and adolescents, and proper sleep habits are essential for their development.
  • The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has created consensus guidelines on how much sleep kids and teens should get to stay healthy.
  • These recommendations are based on expert consensus and research evidence, and a detailed report will be published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.]

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American Academy of Sleep Medicine
@AASMorg · X

The AASM recommends that #infants 4 to 12 months should #sleep 12 to 16 hours per 24 hours (including naps) on a regular basis to promote optimal health. #BabySleepDay https://t.co/FO3om90C6v https://t.co/XZI6rdPsqw

Mar 1, 2023 · 9 likes · 6 shares · 25,896 followers View post →
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
@AASMorg · X

The AASM recommends that infants 4 to 12 months should sleep 12 to 16 hours per 24 hours (including naps) on a regular basis to promote optimal health. #BabySleepDay https://t.co/FO3om90C6v https://t.co/LAGMNnXC7l

Mar 1, 2022 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 25,896 followers View post →
3回以内に整体を卒業させる人|小西 貴
@konishi_health · X

【推奨される睡眠時間】 厚労省が再検討中とのこと ◍1~2歳児:11~14時間 ◍3~5歳児:10~13時間 ◍小学生 :9~12時間 ◍中高校生:8~10時間 個人差はあるが納得の数値 米国医学会の推奨と似ている #睡眠 https://t.co/UuKF6QpVXQ

Oct 5, 2023 · 4 likes · 171 followers View post →
SCAAP
@SC_AAP · X

Dr. Gault: know the @AASMorg sleep duration recs https://t.co/iiMXXd7k6t #scaap23

Aug 11, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,644 followers View post →
(((יהודי)))
@izaakb · X

@Lost_Astronaut4 @no_goblins The time to bed is not as important as the amount of sleep. Young children need as 14 h for proper brain development https://t.co/BpvNzg4Uwc

Jul 6, 2022 · 3 likes · 1,215 followers View post →
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
@AASMorg · X

Due to the wide range of normal variation in duration and patterns of sleep, the AASM doesn’t make sleep recommendations for infants younger than 4 months. #BabySleepDay https://t.co/srUHEgJeFc https://t.co/YA1LGkDLiC

Mar 1, 2022 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 25,896 followers View post →

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まるた@整形外科医&新人産業医
@Y0pxY4juRBUNTRY · X

米国睡眠学会による小児の睡眠時間 1-2歳児:11-14時間 3-5歳児:10-13時間 小学生 :9-12時間 中高生 : 8-10時間 時間だけでなく、タイミングも重要ですかね https://t.co/EkBHxGFh1F

Aug 14, 2024 · 141 followers View post →
Natural Mattress
@naturalmatts · X

RT @TIsaac_official: Sleep plays a crucial role in a child's overall health. Children should get enough sleep regularly which is essential…

Aug 6, 2024 · 1 share · 11,999 followers View post →
Dr. Tumusiime Isaac
@TIsaac_official · X

Sleep plays a crucial role in a child's overall health. Children should get enough sleep regularly which is essential for optimal health. This varies depending on the child's age. For more information on the topic, click on the link below https://t.co/lGLiQM4Thm #sleep #health https://t.co/KtrZuwSToD

Aug 5, 2024 · 1 share · 1,019 followers View post →
3回以内に整体を卒業させる人|小西 貴
@konishi_health · X

【推奨される睡眠時間】 厚労省が再検討中とのこと ◍1~2歳児:11~14時間 ◍3~5歳児:10~13時間 ◍小学生 :9~12時間 ◍中高校生:8~10時間 個人差はあるが納得の数値 米国医学会の推奨と似ている #睡眠 https://t.co/UuKF6QpVXQ

Oct 5, 2023 · 4 likes · 171 followers View post →
Deborah Greenhouse
@greenhousemd · X

RT @SC_AAP: Dr. Gault: know the @AASMorg sleep duration recs https://t.co/iiMXXd7k6t #scaap23

Aug 11, 2023 · 1 share · 10,292 followers View post →
SCAAP
@SC_AAP · X

Dr. Gault: know the @AASMorg sleep duration recs https://t.co/iiMXXd7k6t #scaap23

Aug 11, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,644 followers View post →
Medical Xpress
@physorg_health · X

Teens with irregular ##sleeppatterns found to have higher risk of school problems @aasmorg https://t.co/qsCUti1j7v https://t.co/kkDhQAz56z

May 30, 2023 · 2 likes · 7,101 followers View post →
Jonathan Cedernaes
@JCedernaes · X

A4.3 #EverydaySleepChat There is also a similar consensus regarding the number of hours that children should get – here is where you see the more age-specific recommendations: For example, age 6-12: 9-12 hours Age 13-18: 8-10 hours https://t.co/dJ0BlvnxDl https://t.co/TCo2Rh59ly

Mar 15, 2023 · 1 like · 3,126 followers View post →
Padma S
@sleepiatry · X

RT @AASMorg: The AASM recommends that #infants 4 to 12 months should #sleep 12 to 16 hours per 24 hours (including naps) on a regular basis…

Mar 1, 2023 · 6 shares · 31 followers View post →
Sleep Nebraska
@sleep_nebraska · X

#RT @AASMorg: Due to the wide range of normal variation in duration and patterns of sleep, the AASM doesn’t make #sleep recommendations for #infants younger than 4 months. #BabySleepDay https://t.co/mVSIUa2yih https://t.co/4fRoImGswr

Mar 1, 2023 · 1 like · 74 followers View post →
Sleep Nebraska
@sleep_nebraska · X

#RT @AASMorg: The AASM recommends that #infants 4 to 12 months should #sleep 12 to 16 hours per 24 hours (including naps) on a regular basis to promote optimal health. #BabySleepDay https://t.co/mVSIUa2yih https://t.co/yKQdDSirWs

Mar 1, 2023 · 74 followers View post →
Leslie Vargas-Ramírez
@lilo1278 · X

RT @AASMorg: The AASM recommends that #infants 4 to 12 months should #sleep 12 to 16 hours per 24 hours (including naps) on a regular basis…

Mar 1, 2023 · 6 shares · 2,465 followers View post →
Santi Ferrer
@MismatchN · X

RT @AASMorg: Due to the wide range of normal variation in duration and patterns of sleep, the AASM doesn’t make #sleep recommendations for…

Mar 1, 2023 · 1 share · 117 followers View post →
Santi Ferrer
@MismatchN · X

RT @AASMorg: The AASM recommends that #infants 4 to 12 months should #sleep 12 to 16 hours per 24 hours (including naps) on a regular basis…

Mar 1, 2023 · 6 shares · 117 followers View post →
Tyrin H.
@itsmetyrinh · X

RT @AASMorg: The AASM recommends that #infants 4 to 12 months should #sleep 12 to 16 hours per 24 hours (including naps) on a regular basis…

Mar 1, 2023 · 6 shares · 826 followers View post →
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
@AASMorg · X

The AASM recommends that #infants 4 to 12 months should #sleep 12 to 16 hours per 24 hours (including naps) on a regular basis to promote optimal health. #BabySleepDay https://t.co/FO3om90C6v https://t.co/XZI6rdPsqw

Mar 1, 2023 · 9 likes · 6 shares · 25,896 followers View post →
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
@AASMorg · X

Due to the wide range of normal variation in duration and patterns of sleep, the AASM doesn’t make #sleep recommendations for #infants younger than 4 months. #BabySleepDay https://t.co/FO3om90C6v https://t.co/ouV3PXVIb8

Mar 1, 2023 · 1 share · 25,896 followers View post →
(((יהודי)))
@izaakb · X

@KillianGabe @no_goblins Teenagers need about 10 hours Younger kids need as much as 14 hours https://t.co/BpvNzg4Uwc

Jul 6, 2022 · 1,215 followers View post →
(((יהודי)))
@izaakb · X

@Lost_Astronaut4 @no_goblins The time to bed is not as important as the amount of sleep. Young children need as 14 h for proper brain development https://t.co/BpvNzg4Uwc

Jul 6, 2022 · 3 likes · 1,215 followers View post →
(((יהודי)))
@izaakb · X

@maxashermiller @no_goblins Young children need as much as 14 hrs of sleep per night. As they get older they need less, but even teenagers need about 10 hrs. If you follow the science https://t.co/BpvNzg4Uwc

Jul 6, 2022 · 1,215 followers View post →
(((יהודי)))
@izaakb · X

@no_goblins For young children, less than 12 hours of sleep is correlated with impaired cognitive function https://t.co/BpvNzfNjEE

Jul 6, 2022 · 1,215 followers View post →
(((יהודי)))
@izaakb · X

@TankoZionism Sleep time recommendation for children based on age. Even teenagers need about 10 hours https://t.co/BpvNzfNjEE

Jul 6, 2022 · 1,215 followers View post →
Sonia Restrepo
@SoniaRestrepo17 · X

RT @AASMorg: Due to the wide range of normal variation in duration and patterns of sleep, the AASM doesn’t make sleep recommendations for i…

Mar 1, 2022 · 2 shares · 874 followers View post →
Quality DME, Inc.
@QualityDME · X

RT @AASMorg: The AASM recommends that infants 4 to 12 months should sleep 12 to 16 hours per 24 hours (including naps) on a regular basis t…

Mar 1, 2022 · 2 shares · 156 followers View post →
Sleep Nebraska
@sleep_nebraska · X

#RT @AASMorg: Due to the wide range of normal variation in duration and patterns of sleep, the AASM doesn’t make sleep recommendations for infants younger than 4 months. #BabySleepDay https://t.co/vTcJhHM1tK https://t.co/uxU6iDYAWz

Mar 1, 2022 · 74 followers View post →
Patricia Vázquez
@PatriciaVzquez · X

RT @AASMorg: Due to the wide range of normal variation in duration and patterns of sleep, the AASM doesn’t make sleep recommendations for i…

Mar 1, 2022 · 2 shares · 139 followers View post →
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
@AASMorg · X

Due to the wide range of normal variation in duration and patterns of sleep, the AASM doesn’t make sleep recommendations for infants younger than 4 months. #BabySleepDay https://t.co/srUHEgJeFc https://t.co/YA1LGkDLiC

Mar 1, 2022 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 25,896 followers View post →
Sleep Nebraska
@sleep_nebraska · X

#RT @AASMorg: The AASM recommends that infants 4 to 12 months should sleep 12 to 16 hours per 24 hours (including naps) on a regular basis to promote optimal health. #BabySleepDay https://t.co/mVSIUa2yih https://t.co/1Hdgmaapde

Mar 1, 2022 · 74 followers View post →
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
@AASMorg · X

The AASM recommends that infants 4 to 12 months should sleep 12 to 16 hours per 24 hours (including naps) on a regular basis to promote optimal health. #BabySleepDay https://t.co/FO3om90C6v https://t.co/LAGMNnXC7l

Mar 1, 2022 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 25,896 followers View post →
Tomoki Akiyama|秋山 智紀
@tmk_akym_at · X

ユース年代、睡眠の推奨時間 ・6-12歳は、9-12時間/日 ・13-18歳は、8-10時間/日 (American Academy of Sleep Medicineの声明より) https://t.co/DboVZgatJC

Jan 17, 2022 · 173 followers View post →
八島 健太郎
@attsueichanpapa · X

【睡眠シリーズ】 2016年に出された割とちゃんとした発表。https://t.co/72jywxvld3 7時起床とした場合、 3〜5才→遅くとも21時就寝 小学生→遅くとも22時就寝 中高生→遅くとも23時就寝 ここで大事なのは、例えば21時に就寝する場合19時くらいには活動を落ち着かせている必要があるってこと。 https://t.co/E6iiK6Bgpu

Nov 4, 2021 · 1 like · 29 followers View post →
Meant2Prevent
@Meant2Prevent · X

#Sleep is essential for optimal health in children & adolescents.

Mar 20, 2021 · 110 followers View post →
Meant2Prevent
@Meant2Prevent · X

#Sleep is essential for optimal health in children & adolescents.

Dec 11, 2020 · 110 followers View post →
Meant2Prevent
@Meant2Prevent · X

#Sleep is essential for optimal health in children & adolescents.

Nov 25, 2020 · 110 followers View post →
JUVEA
@JUVEA · X

Its #studentsleephealthweek! With most students in #backtoschool mode, it's a great time to get your family's sleep schedule on the right track. Follow the link to see if your family is getting the number of recommended hours of sleep each night

Sep 17, 2020 · 69 followers View post →