By 4 months, they may be spending around twice as long sleeping at night as they do during the day. Some babies will sleep for 8 hours or longer at night, but not all. Sleep requirements at 3 to 6 months oldĪs your baby grows, they'll need fewer night feeds and will be able to sleep for longer. Being too hot or too cold can also disturb their sleep. Babies will wake during the night because they need to be fed. Their total daily sleep varies, but can be from 8 hours up to 16 or 18 hours. Most newborn babies are asleep more than they are awake. The list below shows the average amount of sleep babies and children need during a 24-hour period, including daytime naps. From birth, some babies need more or less sleep than others. Just as with adults, babies' and children's sleep patterns vary. Spend some time winding down and doing some calmer activities, like reading. Too much excitement and stimulation just before bedtime can wake your child up again. brushing their teeth (if they have any)Īs your child gets older, it can be helpful to keep to a similar bedtime routine.singing a lullaby or having a wind-up musical mobile you can turn on when you've put your baby to bed.dimming the lights in the room to create a calm atmosphere.reading a bedtime story (see more in Baby and toddler play ideas).changing into night clothes and a fresh nappy.
Getting them into a simple, soothing bedtime routine can be a great opportunity to have 1-to-1 time with your baby. You may feel ready to introduce a bedtime routine when your baby is around 3 months old. The Lullaby Trust has information about swaddling your baby and using slings safely. If you use a baby sling to carry your baby, make sure you use it safely. It may be easier to do this once your baby starts to stay alert more frequently or for longer. You can start getting your baby used to going to sleep without you comforting them by putting them down before they fall asleep or when they've just finished a feed. Particularly in the early weeks, you may find your baby only falls asleep in your or your partner's arms, or when you're standing by the cot. This can reduce the risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). Where should my baby sleep?įor the first 6 months your baby should be in the same room as you when they're asleep, both day and night. Your baby will gradually learn that night-time is for sleeping.
This is a good opportunity to try to get a bit of rest yourself. Carry on feeding until you think your baby has finished or until they're fully asleep. If you're breastfeeding, in the early weeks your baby is likely to doze off for short periods during a feed. It's also unlikely to fit in with your need for sleep.
Your baby will have their own pattern of waking and sleeping, and it's unlikely to be the same as other babies you know. Some soon sleep through the night, while some don't for a long time. Some sleep for long periods, others in short bursts.
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