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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.
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How long and when should you sleep?
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A discussion of sleep duration and timing, mainly for adults. The article’s age chart follows CDC guidance; the video is not an individual sleep plan for a baby or child.
By Mayo Clinic · Language: English · Duration: 15:24 · Published:
Original video title: How Long Should We Sleep? And When? S7-Ep1
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