Family sleep
Safer sleep for babies: the bed, mattress and sleep space
Guidance on placing babies on their backs, choosing a firm, flat sleep surface, fitted sheets, clothing and coordination between caregivers.
Read the full guide →Sleep at any age
Choose an age group to find the relevant guides. Recommendations for babies and children differ from those for adults.
Who are you reading for?
For adults · ages 18 and up
Where do you start?
Family sleep
A calm, flexible bedtime routine for children
Build an age-appropriate bedtime routine, handle repeated requests and resistance, and coordinate evenings when children sleep in two homes.
Read the full guide →
Better sleep
How much sleep do you need? Sleep duration by age
Sleep duration recommendations for babies, children and adults, with guidance on naps, time in bed and planning a realistic daily routine.
Read the full guide →These browsing categories follow the age groups in CDC sleep guidance. From the first birthday, use the toddler section. Sources and guidance on sleep duration by age.
Illustrative photos on this page were created with AI.