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September 19, 2011

Sleep in Numbers

I feel like I'm constantly trying to figure out the appropriate amount of sleep my daughter should be getting.  Found this great (and may I add uncomplicated) sleep chart organized by age on Parents.com.  I love the chart because it gives ranges and not just one number.  Not every baby will need the same amount of sleep, but it's good to know around where they should be.

Age
Total Sleep
(hours)
Nighttime Sleep(hours)
Naps
(hours)
Newborn-2 months
16-18
8-9
7-9 (3-5 naps)
2-4 months
14-16
9-10
4-5 (3 naps)
4-6 months
14-15
10
4-5 (2-3 naps)
6-9 months
14
10-11
3-4 (2 naps)
9-12 months
14
10-12
2-3 (2 naps)
12-18 months
13-14
11-12
2-3 (1-2 naps)
18 months - 2 years
13-14
11
2 (1 nap)
2-3 years
12-14
10-11
1-2 (1 nap)
3-5 years
11-13
[10-11] 10-13
0-1 (naps usually stop by age 5)
5-12 years
10-11
10-11
n/a

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