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Child bedtime calculator

Wake time, naps and a healthy bedtime window

CHILD AND TEEN SLEEP

What time should bedtime be?

Calculation resultUpdates instantly
indicative time-to-bed window18:40โ€“21:40
Result details

The window accounts for naps and the time usually needed to fall asleep.

Inside the result

Updates as you change the inputs
Recommended total sleep10โ€“13 h
Night sleep to allow for9โ€“12 h
Earliest bedtime18:40
Latest bedtime21:40
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Individual needs vary: look at regularity, spontaneous waking, mood and daytime sleepiness.

The window is based on AASM sleep-duration guidance. It does not replace paediatric assessment for snoring, apnoea, insomnia or marked daytime sleepiness.

DOES THE RESULT LOOK WRONG?

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HOW IT WORKS

A result to understand, not just read.

Enter the requested values in Child bedtime calculator and change them to compare different scenarios. The result is an informative estimate and does not replace official documents or professional advice.

  • The calculation runs in your browser and the values you enter are not stored.
  • Compare several scenarios and check that the starting data are correct.
  • For financial, tax, health or veterinary decisions, also use official sources and qualified professionals.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is the result exact?+

It is an estimate based on the values entered and the stated assumptions. The real result may differ.

Are the values I enter stored?+

No. Values used in the calculator are not stored.