How many hours of sleep does a 3 yr old need daily?

Question

including naps

Answer 1

My three year old is up at 7:00 Goes down for a nap from 1-2:30 and then is in bed and asleep by 8:30.

Answer 2

Children are different. But the average for a three-year-old child is about 11 hours of sound sleep. Naps: 1 to 2 hours by day.

Answer 3

My 3 1/2 year old twins get up at about 8am, then take a nap 2-4pm, and then are in bed by 8:30pm. So they get about 13 1/2 hours of sleep.

Answer 4

My daughter who is 2 and half. She has never been much of a sleeper. She goes to bed at 9:30 at night, and wakes up around 6:30, and she does not nap.

Every child is different. Some need more sleep, others need less sleep. So, just watch your baby and see much sleep they need. The reason we took out her nap, was because she was pushing back her bed time. She was going to sleep at 11:00 - 12:00, and still waking up early. So, we found it was better to put her to bed at 9:30, and let her wake up when she is ready.

She is a very active little girl as well.

My mom said I was the same growing up. I just didn't want to sleep.

Answer 5

11-14 hours of sleep daily. 10.5-12.5 hours at night and a nap 1-3 hours long. If your child does not take a nap, your child should sleep longer at night.

Answer 6

I think like 12 hours of sleep is ideal (though not always possible). If you are lucky, 10 -12 hours of sleep at night, plus a nap during the daytime.

Answer 7

My three-year old sleeps 10-12 hours overnight and 2-3 hours during his nap. He likes his sleep, though. This is more sleep than your average three-year old.

Answer 8

Two- to Three-year-olds
Toddlers usually need only one nap but still need between nine and twelve hours of total sleep. Most two-year-olds take a 2- to 3-hour nap after lunch, but some children this age need much less. Unless a child shows signs of being overly tired or crabby due to a lack of sleep, it is not necessary that she take a nap at this age. As two-year-olds increase their independence, they often increase their fight against sleeping. It is impossible to make anyone sleep, but continuing with the bedtime routine and special toy can still be helpful. Allowing a child to make choices around bedtime, such as which pajamas to wear or which book to read, may also help satisfy that two-year-old need for control. When toddlers get overly stressed or tired, they may have a harder time falling asleep. They may revert back to previous sleep stages, or may need extra help falling asleep. Soothing music or an extra story while cuddling on a parent's lap can help. Many parents choose this age to transition their child from a crib to a child's bed. While the child is adjusting to the new bed, a removable guard rail will keep falls to a minimum.

Three Years and Up
From preschool through early elementary, children need less sleep, with a range of nine to eleven hours being typical. They may or may not need a nap, but may still enjoy a period of "quiet time" after lunch, listening to the reading of a favorite book or quiet music. Preschoolers still need their usual routines but, because of fears that tend to develop at this age, may need to use a night light. Nightmares are common in young children, particularly at this age when they can't easily distinguish between reality and fantasy. For young preschoolers, dreams can be very frightening. Calming a child after a nightmare will be necessary for her to fall back asleep. Nighttime toileting accidents will also require new routines and parent's attention

Answer 9

My 2 and a half yr old sleeps from 7pm to 6.30 am but he doesn't have any naps grrrr. My other 2 children were the same at his age.

Answer 10

my 2 1/2 year old nephew goes to bed at 9pm and wakes up at 8am. He also naps from 1pm to 3 pm.