What sleeping hours are most effective for kids' growth?

Question

I've heard that kids need around 7-8 hours of sleep, and that there is a period during those sleeping hours that is most effective in their growth spurt and when their height grows the most per se. What hours are most effective when it comes to growth in height for children? Any source provided will be much appreciated since it would be more reliable than a guess. Thanks in advance. 10 points for best answer!

Answer 1

I don't think a specific time really matters- when your tired you should go to bed or when your child is tired he or she should go to bed. It's really important to listen to your body. For growth to be effective- your child should sleep as much as necessary for their body- and no experts don't recommend that children get 7-8 hours of sleep more like 10-12 hours of sleep. Lack of sleep contributes to major health problems, surprisingly obesity.

Answer 2

Well, I'm 6'6" and weigh 275 and my mom use to put me to bed at 1:30 pm and wake me at 1:32, she always said that it would make me tall...guess she was right, as I only had 2 min's to get it done....It really don't matter, just a bunch of people with an opinion to get you to do something..I'm really 6'6 and really 275 and was born in 1943...way before these doctors came up with all their BS..the kid will be what he will be, no matter what you do..so chill out, everything works out for the best.

Answer 3

for kids, it's about 8-10 hours of sleep, they are growing and their body needs rest, you have to keep in mind that kids at young age are very hyper and active. so they really need their full rest, not just for growth but for a healthy living, i've baby sat alot of kids, watched alotof kids grow, and they to bed around 8-9 and wake up the other day at 8-9.so it's really upto you but they should atleast have 7 hours of sleep.  

Answer 4

They say most of the actual growing is done in the sleeping hours so let them sleep as much as they can!