How Many Hours Should an Infant Sleep at 8 Weeks?
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At Eight Weeks, Sleep Habits May Change
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Most babies who are two months old will sleep between 15 and 18 hours a day, according to the BabyCenter website. Generally, newborns will sleep between two and four hours at a stretch, but by eight weeks will start to distinguish between night and day, sleeping longer at night and less during the day.
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Newborn Habits May Not Change for Four Months
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An infant will sleep 16 to 20 hours a day in the first two months, according to the What to Expect website. He may not sleep 10-12 hours a night until he is four months old and may continue to wake often at night at eight weeks.
Bottom Line
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A baby needs many hours of sleep in the beginning of his life. It is generally accepted that between 15 and 18 hours of sleep a day is average at two months of age. As a baby grows, he will need less sleep during the day. Every baby develops at his own pace.
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