How much sleep should my 3-year-old be getting?

3 to 5-year-olds need 10 to 13 hours of sleep per night. Some kids might also take an hour-long or a longer nap during the day.

Preschoolers can take a bit of time to settle down and fall asleep. This is a result of them continuing to think about their day even after going to bed.

In the article, the author mentions positive bedtime routines, dealing with nightmares & night terrors, bed-wetting and much more.

Here is the full article: https://raisingchildren.net.au/preschoolers/sleep/understanding-sleep/preschooler-sleep#:~:text=Children%20aged%203%2D5%20years,settle%20and%20get%20to%20sleep.

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