Your five to eight year old's nap and sleep timeline

 

 

Four-five years

 

Your child will generally need between 11 to 12 hours sleep. Some kids of this age will get all their sleep at night while others may still need a nap for an hour or two in the afternoon. A child who is in primary school or has an unusually active day may be worn out and ready to head to bed earlier than usual.

 

 

Six years

 

 

Your child will typically need about 10 to 11 ½ hours sleep at night at this age. By now, your child’s naps will probably be history. Some children start to have night-time fears which can make it hard to fall asleep at bedtime.

 

 

Seven- eight years

 

 

Your child will typically need about 9 ½ to 11 ½ hours sleep. Most children this age will get a solid 9 ½ o 11 ½ hours sleep at night. Before you know it, they will be teenagers and you’ll be wishing that they didn’t sleep so late on weekend mornings!