What is the total daily sleep requirement (including day naps) for a two-year-old infant?

What is the total daily sleep requirement (including day naps) for a two-year-old infant?

• A. 9.5 hours
• B. 10.25 hours
• C. 11 hours
• D. 13 hours

Answer: (D)

Two-year-olds typically need about 11–14 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period, including a daytime nap. At this age, many children sleep around 11–12 hours at night and have a daytime nap of about 1–2 hours, totaling roughly 12–13 hours. So 13 hours fits within the expected range and reflects a common pattern of nighttime sleep plus a daytime nap. The smaller totals are generally below what a toddler needs when you account for both night and nap time.

Two-year-olds typically need about 11–14 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period, including a daytime nap. At this age, many children sleep around 11–12 hours at night and have a daytime nap of about 1–2 hours, totaling roughly 12–13 hours. So 13 hours fits within the expected range and reflects a common pattern of nighttime sleep plus a daytime nap. The smaller totals are generally below what a toddler needs when you account for both night and nap time.