How much sleep do infants need?

Question

My baby is just a few months old and sleeps a lot, but wakes up frequently. My mother-in-law thinks he sleeps too much. What's the normal amount of sleep infants need in a 24-hour cycle?

Priya Reddy · Accepted Answer

It's so normal to feel anxious about an infant's sleep! I remember those days. Newborns typically need 14-17 hours, decreasing slightly as they grow. The key is they sleep in fragments, not one long stretch. As long as they seem content and are gaining weight, you're doing great. Don't let the worry consume you.

Swati Deshpande · Answer

I used to panic so much about my infant's sleep schedule! But then I learned it's totally normal for them to sleep a lot, but in short bursts. Newborns need 14-17 hours, and it slowly reduces. Don't compare with other babies too much; as long as they're happy and feeding well, it's usually fine.

Didi Kumar · Answer

Infants ko bahut neend chahiye hoti hai, yeh toh sabko pata hai. Newborns ko 14-17 ghante tak, aur 4-11 mahine ke baccho ko 12-15 ghante. Yeh unki growth aur development ke liye bahut zaroori hai. Isme koi compromise nahi.

Anjali Verma · Answer

Infants require significant sleep for their rapid development. Newborns (0-3 months) typically need 14-17 hours, and older infants (4-11 months) need 12-15 hours. However, this is usually broken into several naps and nighttime sleep. Always consult your pediatrician for personalized advice if you have concerns about your infant's sleep patterns.

Neha Sawant · Answer

Ho na, infants ko toh bohot neend chahiye hoti hai. Newborns ko 14-17 ghante tak, aur thoda bade hone par 12-15 ghante. Lekin wo ek saath nahi sote na, thoda-thoda kar ke. Haan na, unke liye sleep bohot important hai growth ke liye.

Shanta Devi · Answer

Ah, infants! They sleep a lot, but it never feels like enough when you're a new parent, haha. My kids, when they were babies, slept 14-16 hours in total, but it was all broken. Don't worry too much, as long as they are happy and feeding well, they are getting enough.

How much sleep do infants need?

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