As children grow older, their sleep will also decrease. Therefore, many parents will understand their children's sleeping time based on their age. Recently, some parents have expressed that their babies are already two years old and do not know how long their children should sleep in a day at this age. So, let's take a look at how long a two-year-old baby should sleep in a day.
How long does a two-year-old baby sleep in a day
The normal sleep time for a two-year-old baby should be around twelve hours per day, and it is best to have a fixed time every day, at night and during nap time. It is important to cultivate children to develop a more regular routine from an early age, which is beneficial for their growth and development.
However, due to individual differences in children, it is not necessary to require consistent sleep time for babies. Generally speaking, there may be a deviation of two to three hours in sleep time for children of different ages. As long as the child is in good spirits, has a good appetite, and performs normally in all aspects, it is sufficient.
The necessity of sufficient sleep for a two-year-old baby
After the baby's sleep time is met, it is beneficial for their physical and mental health, because growth hormone is secreted when the child sleeps. If the child has sufficient sleep, the amount of growth hormone secreted will naturally be more, and the effect it can achieve will be longer. The peak period is within the time range of 10 pm to 1 am, during which the secretion of growth hormone can account for 20% to 40% of the total.
