Newborns generally sleep about 14 to 17 hours in a 24-hour period, waking up frequently for feedings both day and night.Ī 1- and 2-month-old should get about the same amount of sleep, 14 to 17 hours a day, broken into eight to nine hours of nighttime sleep and another seven to nine hours of daytime sleep over the course of several naps.
Sleep problems: 0 to 3 months oldĪt the newborn stage, babies are still adjusting to a regular sleeping pattern. Here are some of the most common baby sleep problems at each stage during the first year, and solutions to help your restless little one get her Zzzs. That’s why it’s helpful to know the possible reasons why your baby won’t sleep. Some babies, especially older ones, can have a hard time breaking sleep habits they’ve come to like and expect, like being rocked or fed to sleep at bedtime or when they wake up in the middle of the night. Still, persistent sleep problems that make it hard for your baby (and you!) to get the rest you both need could be a sign of a bigger issue. Most issues related to a baby not sleeping are caused by temporary things like illness, teething, developmental milestones or changes in routine - so the occasional sleep snafu likely isn’t anything to worry about.
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