Sleep is usually good

What does good sleep look like for your child?

Just like fingerprints, everybody’s sleep is different. However, there are some common characteristics of good sleepers:

• They typically don’t struggle to fall asleep. It usually takes less than 30 minutes a night for a good sleeper to fall asleep, with a rare night (maybe once or twice a month) where it takes longer.
• They stay asleep. They might wake up once or twice a night, usually to use the bathroom, but then are able to fall back to sleep in less than 15 minutes.
• They wake up feeling good, most days of the week. Sometimes they might not wake up feeling the greatest, but there is usually a reasonable explanation—like they had an exhausting week, started taking a new medication, or got sick.

Even with sleep going well, it can be helpful to be aware of what sleep challenges might look like for your child and to be aware of the following sleep resources:

Sleep tools & information

What does sleep really look like for your child?

Track your child’s sleep with this print sleep diary. After tracking for a week or more, use the online sleep calculator to see their sleep statistics.

Get help with treatment-related sleep side effects:

Some medications affect sleep. Learn more about these effects.

How much sleep does my child need?

Children all need a different amount of sleep. Determine the right amount for your child.

Sleep myths, mistakes, & tips

5 common sleep myths: Many long-held beliefs about sleep turn out not to be true. Learn common sleep myths.

4 frequent sleep mistakes: Learn about sleep-related mistakes families may make and how to overcome them.

9 sleep tips: Get the top strategies families shared about helping their children sleep better.