The amount of sleep a child needs varies based upon a number of factors, including their age. A general guideline by age is as follows:
1-4 Weeks Old: 15-16 hours per day
1-4 Months Old: 14-15 hours per day
4-12 Months Old: 14-15 hours per day
1-3 Years Old: 12-14 hours per day
3-6 Years Old: 10-12 hours per day
7-12 Years Old: 10-11 hours per day
12-18 Years Old: 8-9 hours per day