Ever wonder if your infant is getting enough sleep? Here is a quick guide to just how much sleep they should be getting and need!
Age | Sleep Amount |
Newborns | – 14-18hrs of sleep per 24hrs – Many brief periods of sleep, ranging from 30 mins to 3-4 hrs at a time – Awake for 2 hrs or less at a time – May cry a lot or have a fussy period of 3-6 hrs, usually in the evening or at night – May sleep more during the day than during the night |
2-6 months | – 14-16hrs of sleep per 24hrs – 2-3 naps, ranging from 30 mins to 3hrs at a time – After 3 months, naps become more regular – May still have a fussy period, usually in the evening – May have longer sleep periods at night |
6-11 months | – 11-14hrs of sleep per 24hrs – 2 naps, ranging from 30 mins to 2hrs |
12 months | – 10-13hrs of sleep per 24hrs – 1-2 naps, ranging from 30 mins to 2hrs |
By: Krista Guan and Tiffany Ho