How much sleep should a child get every night? US experts reveal the answer

Guidelines revealed by American Academy of Sleep Medicine for children from babies to teenagers

Parental warning: Don’t lose sleep over new guidelines on how much shut-eye your kids should be getting.

The recommendations range from up to 16 hours daily for babies to at least eight hours for teens. They come from a panel of experts and give parents fresh ammunition for when kids blame them for strict bedtimes.

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