New sleep guidelines based on age released

New sleep guidelines outline just how many hours of sleep kids need at every age in order to help them be at their best Infants 4 to 12 months - 12 to 16 hours of sleep every 24 hours (including naps) Children 1 to 2 years - 11 to 14 hours of sleep every 24 hours (including naps) Children 3 to 5 years - 10 to 13 hours of sleep every 24 hours (including naps) Children 6 to 12 years - 9 to 12 hours of sleep every 24 hours Teens 13 to 18 years - 8 to 10 hours of sleep every 24 hours Insufficient sleep increases risks for obesity, diabetes, accidents, depression and in teens self-harm including suicide attempts