Baby naps by age nhs
- how long should infants nap
- how long should infants nap during the day
- how long should newborn naps be
- how long should newborns sleep
Baby nap schedules.
We get nap questions really frequently from our clients – particularly these three questions:
- How many naps does my baby need?
- How long should my baby’s naps be?
- How much sleep should my baby get during the day, so they sleep at night?
Well, we’re answering all of them in today’s article.
Baby naps by age
How many naps your baby takes will depend on their age and unique development. All babies develop at their own unique rates.
How long your baby’s naps are also depends on age, but once your baby is past 4 months old, we want at least one nap that’s an hour or longer.
Once past 6 months old, we want at least two naps that are an hour or longer. And, once your baby transitions to one nap, we want a nice, long 2 to 3-hour nap.
We hope you’ll use this chart as an ongoing reference tool since it covers nap totals and lengths from the newborn stage all the way through age 3+.
Baby Nap Chart: Naps By Age
| Age | # of Naps | Total Amount of Daytime Sleep | Length of Each Nap | Awake Time Between Naps | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 11 Weeks | 6-8 N
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