At this stage, "sleeping through the night" is considered to be a stretch of only 5 or 6 hours. Because babies this age are more awake, alert, and aware of their surroundings during daylight hours, they're more likely to be tired at night and sleep. But the range of normal is still very wide. Infants up to 3 months old should get 14—17 hours of sleep over a hour period, says the National Sleep Foundation.
Many will have settled into a daily sleep routine of two or three naps during the day, followed by a longer "sleeping through the night" stretch after a late-night feeding. The American of Academy of Pediatrics AAP recommends room-sharing without bed-sharing for or at least the first 6 months or, ideally, until a baby's first birthday.
This is when the risk of SIDS sudden infant death syndrome is highest. Room-sharing is when you place your baby's crib, portable crib, play yard, or bassinet in your own bedroom instead of in a separate nursery. This keeps baby nearby and helps with feeding, comforting, and monitoring baby at night.
While room-sharing is safe, putting your baby to sleep in bed with you is not. Bed-sharing increases the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related deaths. If you haven't already, start a bedtime routine that will be familiar and relaxing for your baby. Bathing, reading, and singing can soothe babies and signal an end to the day. Some babies like to be swaddled wrapped in a light blanket , which can be done until they start to roll. This will prevent the risk of suffocation.
For night awakenings, comfort and reassure your baby by patting and soothing. Don't take your baby out of bed. If your baby cries, wait a few minutes, then return and reassure with patting and soothing. Then say goodnight and leave. Repeat as needed. Place your baby on their back for all sleep and naps until they are 1 year old.
This can reduce the risk for SIDS, breathing in food or a foreign object aspiration , and choking. Never place your baby on their side or stomach for sleep or naps. If your baby is awake, give your child time on their tummy as long as you are watching.
This can reduce the chance that your child will develop a flat head. Always talk with your baby's healthcare provider before raising the head of the crib if your baby has been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux. Offer your baby a pacifier for sleeping or naps. If your baby is breastfeeding, don't use a pacifier until breastfeeding has been fully established. Use a firm mattress that is covered by a tightly fitted sheet.
This can prevent gaps between the mattress and the sides of a crib, a play yard, or a bassinet. That can reduce the risk of the baby getting stuck between the mattress and the sides entrapment.
It can also reduce the risk of suffocation and SIDS. Share your room instead of your bed with your baby.
Putting your baby in bed with you raises the risk for strangulation, suffocation, entrapment, and SIDS. For others, a bath might be too stimulating. Experiment to discover what works best for you and your baby.
Babies need sleep to grow and develop. But sleep doesn't usually become consolidated into longer blocks at night until babies are 3 to 6 months old. If you're concerned that your baby is not sleeping enough or that another issue might be at play, check with your pediatrician.
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Baby Sleep Averages Age Range Total Sleep per Day Sleep During the Day Sleep at Night Newborn 14—17 hours Wake every 2—3 hours to eat Wake every 2—3 hours to eat 1 month 14 hours 10 hours or more, with frequent feedings Up to 4 hours 3 to 4 months 13 hours 7—8 hours, naps emerge 5—6 hours 6 months Continue maintaining a consistent routine for the baby to encourage sleeping through the night.
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Updated June 24, Written by Alexa Fry. Medically Reviewed by Dr. Nilong Vyas. For a regular bedtime routine with your baby consider the following: Dim bright lights and eliminate loud noises and activities before bedtime. Walk around holding your baby or rock gently to encourage sleepiness.
Be sure to put your baby to bed while sleepy but not deeply asleep.
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