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How much sleep does your child need?
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How much sleep does he need?

Age           Average number of hours sleep needed

                Daytime                                  Night-time

1 week            8                                              8½

4 weeks          6¾                                           8¾

3 months        5                                              10

6 months        4                                              10

9 months        2¾                                           11¼

12 months      2½                                           11½

2 years           1¼                                           11¾

3 years           1                                              11

 


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