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How much sleep does a baby need?
Is your baby getting enough sleep? The answer depends on age, and on the baby. Below are the common guidelines, with daytime naps included. Use them as a compass, not a rule.
Hours of sleep per day, by age
| Age | Total per 24 hours | What it looks like |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 3 months | 14 – 17 hours | Short stretches of 2 to 4 hours, day and night mixed. |
| 4 – 11 months | 12 – 15 hours | Longer nights, 2 to 3 naps during the day. |
| 1 – 2 years | 11 – 14 hours | Mostly at night, 1 or 2 naps during the day. |
These ranges come from the US National Sleep Foundation and are widely used. Some babies sleep a little more or less and are perfectly fine.
Day and night find their place
A newborn does not yet know the difference between day and night. Over the first months that rhythm grows slowly: nights get longer, daytime naps shorter and fewer. Daylight during the day, and calm and darkness in the evening, help.
Why tracking helps
- You see the total. All naps together are often more (or less) than you think.
- You see the rhythm. When does your baby get tired, and how long are they awake between naps?
- You can show it. To your partner, or to your health visitor or paediatrician if you are unsure about something.
If you are worried about your baby’s sleep, talk to your health visitor, paediatrician or doctor.
Track sleep with Nuvo, always free
Start and stop a nap with one gesture, or in one tap from your home screen. Nuvo adds up the hours per day for you. Tracking sleep in Nuvo is always free.
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See also: work out how much formula your baby needs and the free printable baby log.
Nuvo is a logbook, not medical advice. Worried about your baby's health? Contact your health visitor, paediatrician or doctor.