How Much Should a 4-Month-Old Baby Sleep?

Each baby is different; some sleep longer than others.

He Should Sleep for 17 Hours a Day

A 4-month-old baby should have two to three naps a day, each lasting for two to three hours, as well as sleeping up to eight hours overnight, according to a baby care website by Huggies. The total number of hours a baby should be asleep, then, is around 17 hours a day.

Every Baby Is Different

While 17 hours is the norm, every baby is different, and some sleep longer or shorter than that. The amount of time your child sleeps depend on how it is put down to bed; the Huggies website suggests that if you put your child to bed while she is awake, she will sleep longer.

Bottom Line

The norm for a baby of 4 months is 17 hours, with a sleep of six to eight hours overnight. However, every baby is different; some may sleep for longer, some may have difficulty sleeping. If you are having trouble getting your baby to sleep, see Resources.

References

• Huggies: Your Baby's Sleep

Resources

• Baby Centre: How Can I Get My Baby to Sleep Through the Night?