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Do you actually require more or less sleep as you get older?
less sleep
How many hours of sleep should a 59 year old female require?
As a person gets older they require less hours of sleep and can actually function better on a lower number of hours. Typically when you get older you have a harder time sleeping and only get about 4-6 hours of sleep a night.
Care for infants is slightly different becaues?
Infants have specific dietary, sleep, and developmental needs that require specialized care and attention. They are unable to communicate verbally, so caregivers must be attuned to their nonverbal cues to meet their needs. Additionally, infants require frequent feeding and diaper changes to ensure their health and well-being.
How many hours does the typical person sleep each week it is measured in the?
for adults like 7 to 8 while teenagers 8 to 9 and infants about 16 hours of sleep a week
How safe are water beds for children to sleep in?
Water beds are not safe for infants or young children to sleep in. Children and infants can die sleeping on water beds. They can get smothered and suffocate.
The older you are the more sleep you need or is it the younger you are the more sleep you need?
older
What are the main causes of restless sleep in babies?
Many factors contribute to restless sleep in infants and babies alike. The most common cause is environmental distractions such as a noisy room, loud pets, etc. It is best to consult your pediatrician as restless sleep should go away as the baby gets older.
What has the author Kim West written?
Kim West has written: 'The sleep lady's good night, sleep tight' -- subject(s): Infants, Sleep, Children 'The sleep lady's good night, sleep tight' -- subject(s): Sleep, Infants, Children 'Good Night Sleep Tight Workbook' -- subject(s): Family & Relationships, Nonfiction, OverDrive
What is the normal sleeping hours per day?
Most doctors recommend 7-8 hours of sleep per night but as you get older you require less than that.
What are five states of arousal in infants?
There are 7: Distress Active Alert Alert Inactive Drowsiness Periodic sleep REM sleep Non-REM sleep
Is it safe for a 7 week old to sleep 10 hours?
Well yeah , its a young baby , you have to understand ,young children need more sleep than a older person.
What is the recommended amount of sleep for youths?
It is often reffered to that youth need more sleep than infants but a healthy 8 hours of sleep a night is a great minimum.
