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  1. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends the following sleep guidelines1234:
    • Babies should sleep on their backs for all sleep times until their first birthday.
    • Use a firm sleep surface.
    • Room share with the baby for the first 6 months or ideally for the first year.
    • Avoid bed-sharing.
    • Create a sleep-supportive and safe bedroom and home environment.
    • Teens require more sleep, not less, as sleep-wake cycles shift up to two hours later at the start of puberty.
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    The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a safe sleep environment to reduce the risk of all sleep-related deaths. This includes supine positioning; use of a firm, noninclined sleep surface; room sharing without bed sharing; and avoidance of soft bedding and overheating.

    Evidence Base for 2022 Updated Recom…

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    The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) supports the following recommendations for infant sleep safety:

    • Until their first birthday, babies should sleep on their backs for all sleep times—for naps and at night.

    American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) R…

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    Recommendations for a safe sleep environment include supine positioning, the use of a firm sleep surface, room-sharing without bed-sharing, and the avoidance of soft bedding and overheating.

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    Healthy Sleep Habits - Tips from the AAP

    • Make sufficient sleep a family priority. ...
    • Keep to a regular daily routine. ...
    • Be active during the day. ...
    • Monitor screen time. ...

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    Does the AAP provide evidence-based recommendations to prevent infant sleep deaths?
    The AAP provides evidence-based recommendations to prevent infant sleep deaths in the policy statement “Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment.” The evidence supporting those recommendations is outlined in an accompanying technical report.

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    How many hours of sleep do I need by age?

    Dr. Howard E. LeWine

    M.D. Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 40 years of exp

    As adults age, many find they need less sleep. But at any age, the right amount of sleep for you is variable. In general, experts recommend between six and nine hours per night. Sleep quality is just as important as the number of sleep hours.
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    Where can I find information about safe sleep recommendations?
    That is why HealthyChildren.org has a variety of accessible articles, written by pediatricians, for families to stay up to date on current safe sleep recommendations. In How to Keep Your Sleeping Baby Safe: AAP Policy Explained, Rachel Y. Moon, MD, FAAP breaks down the AAP guidelines to reduce the risk of all sleep-related infant deaths.

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    What type of sleep surface should a family use?
    Smaller sleep surfaces, such as portable cribs, play yards, and bassinets that meet safety standards of the CPSC 195, 196 can be used and may be more acceptable for some families because they are smaller, more portable, and typically more affordable.

    Evidence Base for 2022 Updated Recommendations for a Safe Infant

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    Is sleep necessary for optimal health in children and adolescents?
    Sleep is essential for optimal health in children and adolescents. Members of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine developed consensus recommendations for the amount of sleep needed to promote optimal health in children and adolescents using a modified RAND Appropriateness Method. The recommendations are summarized here.

    Recommended Amount of Sleep for Pediatric Populations: A Consensus

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    How long should a person sleep for?

    Dr. Anet Varghese

    Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1 years of exp

    Adequate sleeping time for infants, children and adults vary according to their age and physical activities. On an average, an adult should sleep for 6-8 hours at night. Sleeping less than 6 hours can increase your risk of CVS diseases.
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    Healthy Sleep Habits: How Many Hours Does Your Child Need?

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    AAP endorses new recommendations on sleep times

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    Safe Sleep Campaign Toolkit - American Academy of …

    Jul 2, 2024 · Find out how to keep your baby safe and sound with the AAP's recommendations and resources on safe sleep. Download posters, infographics, videos and articles to share with families and caregivers.