How Much Sleep Does a Baby Need?

Quick stats on how many hours of sleep your baby should be getting.


How much sleep does your child really need? Use these guidelines:

  • 1 week old: 16.5 total hours, including 4 naps
  • 1 month: 15.5 total hours, including 3 naps
  • 3 months: 15 total hours, including 3 naps
  • 6 months: 14.25 total hours, including 2 naps
  • 9 months: 14 total hours, including 2 naps
  • 1 year: 13.75 total hours, including 2 naps
  • 18 months: 13.5 total hours, including 1 nap
  • Age 2: 13 total hours, including 1 nap
  • Age 3: 12 total hours, including 1 nap
  • Age 4: 11.5 total hours, with no naps
  • Ages 5 to 9: 10-11 total hours, with no naps
  • Ages 10 to 15: 9-10 total hours, with no naps

Source: Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems (Simon & Schuster, 1986) by Richard Ferber, MD

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