How Old Should a Baby Be to Sleep Through the Night?

Make sure your baby is comfortable when going to sleep.

Three Months

According to the Kids Health website, 90 percent of babies can sleep though the night (a stretch of six to eight hours) at 3 months of age. Most babies at this age average 10 hours of nighttime sleep with one or two interruptions. Letting your baby learn to get herself back to sleep is an important step in acquiring good sleep habits.

On Baby's Schedule

Every baby will sleep through the night on his own schedule, according to the Kelly Mom website. There is no need to push a child to sleep through the night, as babies will naturally wake up throughout the night to feed and receive comfort.

Bottom Line

The Baby Center website says that most babies between 3 and 6 months are ready to begin a schedule of sleeping though the night for five to six hours. However, all children are different, and some may be ready to sleep through the night sooner or later.

References

• Kids Health: All About Sleep
• Kelly Mom: Sleeping Through the Night
• Baby Center: Baby Sleep Training: The Basics