Baby sleepBabies vary a lot in the amount of sleep they need. Between the age of 3 and 6 months, some babies have 2 or 3 longish sleeps during the day, while others just have short naps. A few sleep 12 hours at night without interruption, some manage 8 hours while many others wake fairly regularly for feeds. Most have learned to sleep more at night than they do during the day. Show
If you are happy with your baby’s sleep pattern, there is no need to change it. There are many ways to be ‘normal’. Responding to your baby’s cues of when she needs to sleep, play, feed, or be cuddled, is important in helping develop secure attachment. Sleeping baby in a safe cot next to the parents' bed for the first 6 to 12 months reduces the risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy, including SIDS, as long as the room is smoke free. This topic may use 'he' and 'she' in turn – please change to suit your child's sex. Daytime and night time patternsBy this age your baby will be starting to learn about the difference between day and night.
Ideas for settling and soothing
Night timeIt is still normal for babies to have feeds during the night.
Look after yourself
You will get lots of advice. Some people may suggest that you let your baby ‘cry it out’ or that you use controlled crying/comforting. This is not good for babies. Babies need you to respond when they need you. This helps them to feel safe and secure. More informationLocal community, school or child health nurse
Local family doctorNgala Parenting Line
Raising Children Network
© Women’s and Children’s Health Network, reproduced with permission. The South Australian Government does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of this reproduction. Acknowledgements Child and Adolescent Health Service – Community Health (CAHS CH) This publication is provided for education and information purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical care. Information about a therapy, service, product or treatment does not imply endorsement and is not intended to replace advice from your healthcare professional. Readers should note that over time currency and completeness of the information may change. All users should seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional for a diagnosis and answers to their medical questions. How long should a 3 month old sleep at a time?Ideally, your 3 month old will get an average of 4 - 5 hours of daytime sleep, broken up into 3 - 5 naps. Short naps are still developmentally appropriate at this age, so it's common to see 30 - 45 minute naps, as well as longer 1 - 2 hour naps.
How long should a 3 month old sleep at night without eating?Between the age of 2 to 3 months old, healthy babies are often able to sleep for six hours without feeding. Research suggests that about half of babies are able to sleep at least six hours without a nighttime feed by 3 months of age.
How much should a 3 month old sleep at night?How much should a 3 month old sleep?# Most babies at three months old do best with no more than 5 hours of total daytime sleep and 10-12 hours of night sleep.
Is it normal for a 3 month old to sleep 3 hours?Baby sleep
Babies vary a lot in the amount of sleep they need. Between the age of 3 and 6 months, some babies have 2 or 3 longish sleeps during the day, while others just have short naps. A few sleep 12 hours at night without interruption, some manage 8 hours while many others wake fairly regularly for feeds.
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