ASSESSING CHILDREN’S SLEEP HEALTH BEYOND SLEEP DURATION UNDER GROW WELL SG

NOTICE PAPER NO. 1281  
NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR ORAL ANSWER 
FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON 10 SEPTEMBER 2026 

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament 
Dr Choo Pei Ling 
MP for Chua Chu Kang GRC 

Question No. 2958 
To ask the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) whether, in evaluating Grow Well SG, the Government will assess children’s sleep health beyond sleep duration, including sleep quality and regularity; and (b) how do these measures relate to longer-term health and developmental outcomes. 

Answer 

1       As a population health programme, Grow Well SG (GWSG) focuses on encouraging adequate sleep, with evidence-based recommendations for various age groups. We do not track sleep quality or regularity as these dimensions are more complex and not suited as a measurement at the population level. 

2       Adequate and regular sleep supports children’s overall health and development, including their concentration, mood, and readiness to learn. Parents and caregivers play an important role in helping children establish these habits, particularly as their routines and needs evolve as they grow. The Government will continue to monitor and review research on longer-term health and developmental outcomes associated with children’s sleep.