Typical sleep patterns for babies from newborn through to six months of age with information on both daytime naps and night routines.Discuss baby sleep patterns on our forums, right now! Or, post a comment below.Babies do not follow set rules, but generally you can expect the following sleep patterns: Newborn- Short naps of two to four hours on average.
- Total sleep - 14 to 16 hours a day.
Six weeks to six months- A baby's 24 hour body clock is more established from six weeks. Gradually over the next few weeks the longest sleep will take place at night.
- Total sleep - dips down to around 14 hours a day.
Six months- Should have developed a pattern of one long sleep at night and one to two substantial day time naps.
- Total sleep - 12 to 14 hours a day
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