How Long Should an Infant Sleep During the Day?
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Daytime Naps
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Newborns may sleep 16 to 18 hours a day, waking only to feed. Within a few months, a nap schedule should emerge with two-hour naps three times a day, according to It's a Mom's World. By 4 months old, your baby should be napping twice a day for about three to four hours. As your baby grows, morning and afternoon naps will shorten to an hour.
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Total Hours of Sleep
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Between sleeping at night and daytime naps, a newborn may sleep up to 18 hours in a 24-hour period. As your baby grows, the total amount of time spent sleeping will decrease by about an hour every three to four months. Infants who sleep more at night may need less sleep during the day and vice versa.
Bottom Line
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How long your infant sleeps during the day may vary depending on the amount of time spent sleeping at night. Temperament and environment also may affect daytime naps. If your baby seems unusually sleepy or fussy, she may need longer or more frequent naps.
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