Ataxia Community
WELCOME to the ATAXIA COMMUNITY: This Patient-To-Patient Community is for discussions relating to Ataxia, which occurs when parts of the nervous system that control movement are damaged. People with ataxia experience a failure of muscle control in their arms and legs, resulting in a lack of balance and coordination or a disturbance of gait.
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How Much Sleep Do You Need Each...
How Much Sleep Do You Need Each Night?
The following is a guide to reference to see how much sleep you need each night to have a restful and healthy night's sleep:
Infants
- Birth – 2 months: 10.5 – 18 hours
- 2 – 12 months: 14 – 15 hours
Toddlers/Children
- 12 – 18 months: 13 – 15 hours
- 18 months – 3 years: 12 – 14 hours
- 3 – 5 years old: 11 – 13 hours
- 5 – 12 years old: 9 – 11 hours
Adolescents
- 8.5 – 9.5 hours
Adults
- 7 – 9 hours
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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