A lack of sleep can affect the way you physically function, reduce your immune response and affect your mental alertness as well. Many of us are also now being affected by the Covid19 virus situation as well, which may also affect the quality of your sleep as well due to the stress of living under these current conditions. According to the National Sleep Association, Newborns (0-3 months) need 14-17 hours Infants (4-11 months) need 12-15 hours Toddlers (1-2 years) need 11-14 hours Preschoolers (3-5) need 10-13 hours Children (6-13) need 9-11 hours Teenagers (14-17) need 8-10 hours Adults (18-64) need 7-9 hours Older adults (65+) need 7-8 hours How does your sleep compare? How Much Sleep You Need, According to Experts Here's what can happen when you're sleep-deprived. By Jenna Wirth March 10, 2020 Sleep is essential for optimal safety, mood, performance, and health. As one of the three pillars of a healthy lifestyle (the other two being diet and exercise), the amount of sleep you get can dramatically improve or hinder your quality of life in various ways. Read more