Question

The amount of sleep needed for infants __________ as they age.

a. increases
b. fluctuates
c. decreases
d. remains the same

Answer 1

The amount of sleep needed decreases. As a person gets older, their sleep patterns change, as well as developmental patterns. 

Answer 2

Answer: c. decreases

Step-by-step explanation:

The amount of sleep is important for the health and well being of an infant. The sleep habits develop from birth. The sleeping hours decreases an infant grows. The newborns may sleep 18 hours a day. Normally, they wake up during the night to feed. Infants in the age of about 4-12 months sleep an average of 14 hours a day. They take three naps in a day morning, afternoon and evening. The toddlers (1-2 years) sleep 11-14 hours a day. Children (3-5 years) sleep about 10-13 hours a day.