Newborn – 8 weeks

• Sleep is sporadic and unpredictable
• There is nothing we can do to manipulate their sleep, but keep the baby as rested as possible.
• At 6-8 weeks, when you see  a social smile, begin laying the foundation for healthy sleep habits.
• Estimated total sleep: 15-18 hours

2-4 months

• Babies are becoming more social  and will begin to have difficulty falling asleep unassisted.
• Take around 4-6 naps a day
•  Wake periods are about 45 min -2 hours – watch for sleepy cues
• Estimated total sleep: 15-18 hours

4-7 months

• Developed biological sleep rhythms – watch the clock
• Naps 2-3 times daily
• Perfect time to begin sleep training
• Estimated sleep:  11-12 plus 3 naps

8-15 months

• Naps 2 times daily
• Estimated sleep:  11-12 hours plus 2 naps

15-18 months

• Transitions from 2 to 1 nap daily
• Estimated Sleep: 11-12 plus 1-2 naps

3-4 years

• Transition to no nap, but may need an occasional nap
• Transition from crib to bed around 3 years
• May have bad dreams/fears as imagination develops
• Estimated Sleep: 11-12 plus 0-1 nap

School  Age

• Estimated sleep: 10-12 hours