AP PSYCHOLOGY

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

SLEEP DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
how much sleep does the average baby need
A
7-10hours
B
8-10 hours
C
14-17 hours
D
16-17 hours
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Newborns should get 14–17 hours of sleep over a 24-hour period, says the National Sleep Foundation. Some newborns may sleep up to 18–19 hours a day. Newborns wake every couple of hours to eat. Breastfed babies feed often, about every 2–3 hours.

Detailed explanation-2: -Newborns (0-3 Months Old) The NSF recommends that newborns spend between 14 and 17 hours sleeping every day. Because of the need for feeding, this sleep is usually broken up into a number of shorter periods.

Detailed explanation-3: -Babies sleep less as they get older. By the time your baby is one year old, baby will probably sleep for 11-14 hours every 24 hours. From about six months, most babies have their longest sleeps at night. Most babies are ready for bed between 6 pm and 10 pm.

Detailed explanation-4: -Older babies 4 to 12 months: 12 to 16 hours of sleep within a 24-hour period is typical. At least two to three hours of those hours should be daytime naps. Over time, babies gradually start sleeping for longer stretches at night.

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