Everyone has different sleep requirements but there are broad recommendations for different age groups.
Adults/Older Persons: On average: 7-9 hours
Adolescents: 8.5-9.5 hours
Toddlers/Children:* 12-18 months: 13-15 hours
18-months- 3yrs: 12-14 hours
3-5 years: 11-13 hours
5-12 years 9-11 hours
Infants/Babies:* 0-2 months: 10.5-18.5 hours
2-12 months: 14-15 hours
*Total time includes naps.
Information provided by the National Sleep Foundation
You not only need to watch that you have enough sleep but you should also make sure you are not sleeping too much. Read this Medline Plus article for information.
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