How many hours sleep should a three year old get?

Answer 1

A three year old is still very young, so they should get ten or eleven hours of sleep. If the youngster sleeps a little more or less, you needn't be alarmed, but substantially less sleep should be adressed.

Answer 2

kidshealth.org states between 10-13 hours of sleep is necessary for children 1 to 3 years of age. Babies and toddlers require adequate (ie large) amounts of sleep to allow the neaural pathways in the brain to develop. Insufficient sleep can cause a delay in neurological development. See http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2001/04/010426070236.htm article titled "Sleep In Early Life May Play Crucial Role In Brain Development" for further reading if interested.

Answer 3

Sleep is an important factor in all our lives. When we sleep: we rest, and our body is able to renew its energy.

A toddler usually sleeps between 10 and 12 hours per day.

It's a good idea to have a pre-bedtime routine that, as far as possible, is always the same to prepare your child for bedtime and sleep. This way, your child will know when it's time for bed.

Answer 4

A three year old usually needs around 9 or 10 hours of sleep a night. They should receive a minimum of 8 hours of sleep a night. They should also have naps during the day.

Answer 5

At night a child of three years old should get at least 10 to 12 hours of sleep. During the daytime a child of that age could get 1 to 3 hours of sleep.