It is every mom’s question: How long should my baby sleep
Babies needs change constantly, find below a guideline for how much sleep your baby needs at his age.
AGE | NIGHT TIME SLEEP | DAY TIME SLEEP | TOTAL SLEEP |
---|---|---|---|
1 month | 8 hrs | 8 hrs (inconsistent) | 16 hrs |
3 months | 10 hrs | 5 hrs (3 naps) | 15 hrs |
6 months | 11 hrs | 3 1/4 hrs (2 naps | 14 1/4 hrs |
9 months | 11 hrs | 3 hrs (2 naps) | 14 hrs |
12 months | 11 1/4 hrs | 2 1/2 hrs (1 – 2 naps) | 13 3/4 hrs |
18 months | 11 1/4 hrs | 2 1/4 hrs (1 nap) | 13 1/2 hrs |
2 years | 11 | 2 hrs (1 nap) | 13 hrs |
3 years | 10 1/2 | 1 1/2 hrs (1 nap) | 12 hrs |
Find out how to get your baby into a routine in 5 easy steps and check how long your baby should be awake in between naps.
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