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How Much Sleep Do We Really Need?

Let’s Break It Down By Age

I’m often asked how much sleep should we be getting?

Sleep needs change throughout our life stages and not getting enough can affect everything from our mood and focus to our immune system and emotional wellbeing.

Here’s a general guide to healthy sleep duration across the ages

😴 Babies (0 to 12 months) 14 to 17 hours each night.

😴 Toddlers (1 to 5 years) 11 to 14 hours each night.

😴 School Aged Children (6 to 13 years) 9 to 12 hours each night.

😴 Teenagers (14 to 17) 8 to 10 hours each night.

😴 Adults (18 to 64) 7 to 9 hours each night.

😴 Older Adults (65 plus) 7 to 8 hours each night.

Each stage of life brings unique sleep challenges, from teething and night wakings in babies to screen time and stress in adults.

That’s where holistic sleep support can make a real difference.

Aromatherapy for sleep is gentle and natural tools like essential oils can help create a calming bedtime environment.

For little ones a sleepy blend in a diffuser or a calming magnesium oil or roller blend can ease them into restful sleep. For adults magnesium oil, a sleepy sleep time sleep spray, roller blend or an aromatherapy soy wellness candle during your nightly routine can signal to the body that it’s time to rest.

I've put together a free sleep tips pdf that I'd love to share with you to help ease your sleep struggles so you can sleep better.

To grab your free sleep tips comment DM below and I will send to you.

Let’s get the rest we all deserve, mind, body, and soul.

❤️ Sue - MCMA

CMA Registered Practice Specialising in Certified Clinical Aromatherapy, Certified Sleep Coaching , and Certified Work Your Light Intuitive Oracle Card Readings.

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