Importance of Sleep for your Child
Sleep is an essential part of everyone’s routine and a significant part of a healthy lifestyle. Studies have proved that children who regularly get an adequate amount of sleep have improved attention, aids in learning and retention, behavior, memory, and overall mental and physical health, to keep them healthy and happy. There are two main kinds of sleep: Active (rapid eye movement, also known as REM) and Quiet (Non-REM). Active Sleep (Rapid Eye Movement, also known as REM): The brain lays down the tracks for everything it learns, pruning away little-used connections. Active sleep is when we dream. Quiet Sleep (Non- REM): The muscles receive increased blood supply, energy is restored, and tissue growth and repair take place. Studies state that the amount of sleep varies based on age. Recent studies recommend: New Born [1 st month] : 18 hours of sleep. Infants under 1 year : 12-16 hours of sleep. Toddler 1-2 years old : 11-14 hours of sleep. Preschool 3-5 years old: 1