How Much Sleep is Too Much for Your Baby?

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You’re watching your little one sleep, admiring their precious little face on the baby cam, and then you stop to wonder whether they’ve been sleeping for too long. How long was their last nap? What is it all adding up to? You don’t need to feel too concerned about your baby’s sleep. Sleep is essential, and babies need a lot of it, but they tend to make and follow their own routines. Still, an idea of how much sleep your little one needs may help. You can find a quick guide here so that you can take a deep breath and enjoy your rest as well.

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The Newborn Phase

There is no 100% set standard for sleep in the newborn phase because it’s so widely varied. Newborns don’t have incredibly long stretches of sleep, so it’s more like a series of naps that add up to around 16-18 hours of sleep. It might not feel like it because newborns need a lot more attention than your cat, but they sleep about the same number of hours in the day, which is why investing in a reliable baby sleep monitor can help you keep track of your little one and learn their sleep habits.

Infants: 4-11 Months

That first year of life has a jam-packed schedule full of sleep. Infants between four months and one year old sleep 11-14 hours every day, including naps. Some babies may sleep more or less than that, though. It’s just an average. Babies are still waking up during the night for feedings and maybe even some diaper changes, so they often don’t sleep the whole night. As they get closer to that one-year mark, there will be longer stretches of sleep. If you’re concerned about how much sleep your little one gets, you can talk to your pediatrician.

Younger Toddlers: 12-24 Months

Younger toddlers usually sleep 10-14 hours, including the one to two hours they sleep for naps. This period is also when you might move from two naps to one, making the naps seem longer. You can use a smart baby monitor to keep an eye on them while you catch up on housework, exercise, read, or scroll. Many parents like to stay productive during this time, but it’s also nice to just take a break.

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Older Toddlers: 2-4 Years

Older toddlers only have a slight change from younger toddlers; maybe just an hour difference. Hopefully, they’re sleeping through the night more often, so it can feel like they’re getting a lot of sleep if it’s going on a 12-hour night, but that could mean a shorter nap during the day.

Sleep habits are different from one baby to another, so it can be a challenge to give parents an exact number of what’s correct. As long as your baby is happy and healthy, you can let them get as much sleep as they need for a good day. 

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About Hälsa Baby™

 A new baby is a big responsibility; a little support goes a long way. With Hälsa Baby, you get the support you need to focus all your attention on your baby. Their All-in-One Wellness Monitor helps you gain peace of mind while watching over your little ones during naps and bedtime. Acting as a baby temperature monitor and baby oxygen monitor, the All-In-One Wellness monitor has a Smart Sensor with an Ankle Band, tracking heart rate, external skin temperature, and oxygen saturation levels. You can also see room temperature and humidity readings through the monitor’s hub, which plays soothing sleep sounds and works as a low-stimulation night light and two-way communication center. Hälsa Baby™ thinks of it all so you can spend your time caring and bonding with your little one.

Find the perfect baby sleep monitor for every stage at https://halsababy.com/

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