A typical 7‑year‑old should get about 9–12 hours of sleep in 24 hours, with many kids doing well around 10–11 hours at night.

Recommended range

• Medical and pediatric sleep organizations group 7‑year‑olds with other school‑age children (about 6–12 years) and recommend 9–12 hours of total sleep per day.

• Many experts note that around 10–11 hours is a common amount for 7‑year‑olds to feel well rested, though some will need a bit more or less within that range.

Practical bedtime guide

• If a 7‑year‑old needs to wake at 7:00 a.m., a bedtime between about 7:00–9:00 p.m. usually allows enough sleep, depending on where they fall in the 9–12‑hour range.

• Signs a child may need an earlier bedtime include morning grogginess, difficulty focusing, or increased irritability, even when total hours seem “enough.”