How much sleep does a baby over 3 months old need?

Newborn babies spend most of their time sleeping after birth. Even after waking up for a short time, they will quickly fall asleep after feeding. As the baby grows, the baby's sleep time becomes less and less. The sleep time is different at different stages. Sleep is very important for the baby. So how much sleep time does a baby get after more than 3 months?

Sleep time for three month old baby

1-3 months old baby

Under normal circumstances, babies aged 1-3 months sleep about 16 hours. During the day, the baby's sleep time is about 1-2 hours each time, and he needs to sleep about 4 times during the day; at night, the baby can sleep for 10-11 hours. Of course, babies in the early stages of infancy will still wake up suddenly at night. They may want to be fed, they may need you to change their diapers, or they may simply need your company.

4-6 months old baby

Babies between 4 and 6 months old should get 14 hours of sleep a day. However, parents should note that the specific sleeping time should be adjusted according to the baby's specific situation, especially do not wake the baby up when the baby is sleeping. Because the baby at this time will gradually develop a normal schedule, and the daytime sleep time will be reduced.

7-12 months old baby

Babies aged 7-12 months may gradually sleep less during the day, and their total sleep time is basically around 14 hours a day, with 1-2 hours each in the morning and afternoon. Babies at this age will basically wake up very early after a night's sleep, and their diapers will need to be changed several times during the night. Parents should also pay attention that if your baby is "playful", you must ensure that the child has normal sleep time. If the baby sleeps too little, it may affect the child's healthy development; conversely, it may also delay the baby's motor development.

In fact, sleep plays an important role in the growth and development of infants and young children. A baby who does not sleep well is very troublesome for the mother. It is prone to crying and it also affects the height and weight, which will affect the future intellectual development. Therefore, mothers should pay more attention to the baby's sleep at this time. If the situation is very serious, they should go to the hospital for examination and treatment.

Why is my baby restless when sleeping?

1. Lack of trace elements and low blood calcium levels will cause increased excitability of the brain and autonomic nerves, resulting in the baby's restless sleep at night. Calcium and vitamin D supplementation is needed. If calcium is deficient, the baby's fontanelle will not close well; if zinc is deficient, the corners of the mouth will generally ulcerate.

2. Too hot or too cold

3. Too dry, with mucus in the nose

4. Don’t play too excitedly before going to bed, go to bed on time: 0.5 to 1 hour before the baby goes to sleep, the baby should be calmed down. Don’t play too excitedly before going to bed, and don’t tease the baby too much. This prevents your baby from having difficulty falling asleep due to being too excited or nervous. No stimulating TV shows, no tense or scary stories, and no new toys. Create a good sleeping environment for your baby. The room temperature is suitable, quiet and the light is dim. The covering should be light, soft and dry. Let your baby urinate before going to bed.

5. Pay attention to whether there are pinworms outside the anus.

6. Many mothers think their babies are hungry when they see them wake up crying at night, and then they feed them. In fact, this is a very bad habit. Doing so will instead cause the child to develop the habit of wanting to breastfeed when he wakes up at night.

7. Indigestion, indigestion, getting angry or eating too much at night can also cause restless sleep. It is recommended to feed solid foods such as porridge and noodles at least two or three hours before going to bed, and then drink a little milk before going to bed.

8. Breastfed babies are addicted to milk. (This happens to many breastfeeding babies)

9. If you must breastfeed at night, please note: Try to maintain a quiet environment. When feeding or changing diapers at night, do not let your child wake up completely (it is best to be in a semi-asleep state). In this way, it will be easier to fall asleep after feeding and changing diapers. Gradually reduce the number of feedings and do not let your child develop the habit of feeding at night.

10. If your baby wakes up at night because he wants to pee, I think he should be given a diaper so that his sleep will not be affected by holding him to pee. If you use diapers, they must be too tight.