Nearly half of US kids aren't getting recommended sleep, study finds

A National Sleep Foundation study found 44% of U.S. children do not consistently get the recommended amount of sleep for their age, with younger children more likely to fall short. The article also describes a melatonin‑free magnesium glycinate gummy sold online that has drawn thousands of purchases and reviewer praise.

A recent National Sleep Foundation study reported that 44% of U.S. children do not consistently get the recommended amount of sleep for their age, and Sleep Week is drawing attention to the issue. Younger children were identified as especially likely to fall short. The study's findings were described by a foundation official as linking poor sleep in childhood to learning difficulties, emotional regulation issues, and possible long-term health effects. Key findings: - The National Sleep Foundation study found 44% of U.S. children do not consistently meet age‑appropriate sleep recommendations. - Younger children are reported as more likely to miss recommended sleep amounts. - A foundation official said poor sleep in childhood is associated with impaired learning, emotional dysregulation, and longer‑term health consequences. - The article notes a melatonin‑free sleep product (a magnesium glycinate gummy) has sold more than 5,000 units in the past month and that some reviewers praised its effects. - Research on magnesium and sleep in children is limited; the article cites a small, older (1980) study that reported a possible link between higher magnesium levels and increased quiet sleep in infants. Summary: The study's findings point to a sizable gap between recommended sleep and reported sleep among U.S. children and include concerns about developmental and health links. Undetermined at this time.