How Much Sleep Should a 2 Year Old Get?

Children of different ages require different amount of sleep. The newborn babies sleep more than older babies, toddlers, kids, adolescents and adults. Different animals also need different amount of sleep. This section is about how much sleep should toddlers get. So, how much sleep should a 2 year old get?

2 year old children and how much sleep they need

Sleep research has shown that a 2 year old child needs about 11-12 hours of sleep time per day. Usually 2 year old children will need a nap in the afternoon otherwise they may get cranky.

How much sleep should a 3 year old get?

Sleep research shows that a 3 year old child requires the same amount of sleep as a 2 year old child, i.e. 11-12 hours a day including nap time in the afternoon.

How much sleep should a 4 year old get?

A 4 year old child is on the verge of needing less sleep than 11-12 hours a day. Ideally, a 4 year old child should still have 11-12 hours of sleep a day. But, if the 4 year old child is active, he or she may need 9-11 hours of sleep a day instead.