How much will my baby sleep?
New babies most often are not able to sleep through the night until they have at least doubled their weight. This usually happens when your baby is four or five months old. Following is a chart that will help you understand how much sleep your new baby will need. Keep in mind that each baby is different. This is only a guide and nothing with babies is set in stone.
|
Age |
Total hours of sleep per 24 hours |
|
1-15 days |
16-22 hours |
|
3 weeks |
16-18 hours |
|
6 weeks |
15-16 hours |
|
4-6 months |
14-16 hours |
|
9 months |
13-16 hours |
|
1 year |
12-15 hours |