How important is sleep?

Sleep

• Allows the body to rest for the next day and helps your child be prepared for all of their planned activities; including school and sports.

• Is necessary for the brain to rest and helps a child perform better in school the next day.
• Helps to keep a child from getting sick by sustaining the functioning of the immune system.

Children are so busy during the day, they benefit from a good night’s sleep that helps to replenish energy stores.  A good night’s sleep helps to support the immune system and well as helping them feel more rested and able to perform throughout the day.

It is important to establish a consistent bedtime. It is recommended that your child engage in relaxing, non-stimulating activities prior to bedtime.

     How Much Sleep Is Enough?

When Kids are                                                       They Need….

Up to 2 months                                                     10.5 to 18 hours

3 to 12 months                                                       9.5 to 14 hours

1 to 3 years                                                              12 to 14 hours

3 to 5 years                                                              11 to 13 hours

5 to 12 years                                                           10 to 11 hours

Credible Immunization + Health Resources for Parents, Providers, Media



• AAP:  Healthy Children:  www.healthychildren.org

• Sound Advice on Vaccines:  http://www.cispimmunize.org/fam/soundadvice.html

• Parent Website:  http://www.parent2parentonmeningitis.com/index.html

• Vaccine Preventable Diseases:  http://www.aap.org/immunization/illnesses/illnesses.html

• Autism Science Foundation:  http://www.autismsciencefoundation.org

• CDC Vaccines:  http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines

• CDC FLU:  http://www.cdc.gov/flu

• Every Child By Two:  http://www.vaccinateyourbaby.org/resources

• Families Fighting Flu:  http://www.immunize.org

• Immunization Action Coalition:  http://www.immunize.org

• National Network for Immunization Information:  http://www.immunizationinfo.org

• Parents of Kids with Infectious Disease:  http://www.pkids.org

• Stories of Vaccine Preventable Diseases:  http://www.shotbyshot.org

• Vaccine Education Center:  http://www.chop.edu/service/vaccine-education-center

• Vaccinate Your Baby:  http://www.vaccinateyourbaby.org

• The Wellness Center of North West NJ: www.wellnesscenternwj.com