What They Need/What You Can Expect | ||
Age/Milestone | Sleep Needed per Day | Typical Patterns |
Newborn: Don’t have control over anything except their eyes | 16-20 hours | Nap 1 hour in every 3 hours; sleep 5-6 hours at night |
1-3 month: More alert and aware of their surroundings; able to move head | 15-18 hours, until 18 months of age | Three naps, 1 ½ hours each; 8 hours at night |
4-6 Months: Gaining mobility | Two naps, 2-3 hours each; 10-12 hours at night | |
6-8 months: More mobility; able to sit and crawl | Two naps, 1-2 hours each; 12 hours at night | |
8-18 months: Always in motion | Two naps, 1-2 hours each, or big nap, 3 hours long; 12 hours at night |