Pallavi Sharma Pallavi Sharma Asked 6 months ago

When do newborns begin to sleep longer?

Our newborn is a month old and her sleep schedule is all over the place. We're really looking forward to longer stretches of sleep. Around what age do newborns typically begin to sleep longer?

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Shanti Devi Shanti Devi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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Ah, the precious sleep! Many babies start having longer stretches of sleep, maybe 4-5 hours, around 2-4 months of age. It's a gradual process as their feeding patterns become more established. Patience and gentle routine can help. Focus on calm breathing yourself during those sleepless nights.

Gaurav Saini Gaurav Saini Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Sleep? What is sleep, says a new parent! Haha. Honestly, it feels like forever, but most babies start giving you a slightly longer stretch around 2-3 months. Like, maybe 4-5 hours instead of 2. It's a small victory, but trust me, you'll celebrate it like winning a lottery!

Rajeshwari Devi Rajeshwari Devi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Didi, chote bache pehle bohot uthte hain raat mein. Par jab woh 2-3 mahine ke ho jaate hain na, tab thoda lambi neend lene lagte hain, 4-5 ghante ki. Sabar rakho, ho jaayega. Maa ka pyar hi sabse badi dawa hai.

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Anil Sharma Anil Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

It's different for every baby, but generally, around 2 to 4 months old, they might start sleeping for longer periods. Just like for adults, a consistent routine helps. And for new parents, make sure you're eating proper meals and watching your sugar intake, especially with the disrupted sleep.

Divya Prakash Divya Prakash Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Oh, I was so worried about my baby's sleep at first! Felt like I was the only one with a baby who woke up every 2 hours. But around 3 months, he started doing 4-5 hour stretches, and it felt like a miracle. Don't stress too much, it usually gets better with time as they grow a bit.

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Priyanka Patel Priyanka Patel Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

From what I understand, around 2-3 months is when some babies start sleeping longer, maybe 4-6 hours at a stretch. But it's really variable, and some babies take longer. It's good to be cautious with expectations and just follow your baby's cues. Every baby develops differently.

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