SLEEP

The amount of time that your baby is awake between sleeps is limited to his/her age.  As your baby gets older they will be able to stay awake for longer periods. 

Age Appropriate  Awake Times between Sleeps

0-6 weeks:      45 minutes

6-16 weeks:    45-80 minutes

4-6 months:     90-150 minutes

7-12 months:   2-3 hours

It is important to put baby down to sleep before the end of the appropriate wake time has lapsed, this will prevent baby becoming overtired. . 

 Night Time Sleep Needed                                   Day Time Sleep Needed

0-2 months:       8-9 hours                                        7-9 hours (3-5 naps)
2-4 months:       9-10 hours                                      4-5 hours (3 naps)
4-6 months:       10 hours                                          4-5 hours  (2-3 naps)
6-9 months:       10-11 hours                                     3-4 hours (2 naps)
9-12 months:     10 - 12 hours                                   2-3 hours (2 naps)