How Much Sleep Do Babies Need?
Sleep Problems
If you have trouble putting your baby to bed or keeping them in bed, you might think your baby needs less sleep. But this is absolutely not true. While some children who don't get enough sleep become fussy, more irritable, and generally difficult to manage, others become more energetic and can go wild and out of control as they get more tired. Do at least one of these sound familiar? If your baby's general state is cheerful, happy, attentive, and active, we can say they are getting enough sleep. Conversely, if they tend to be constantly difficult during the day, it is very likely that your baby is tired. Roughly speaking, even at 18 months old, your baby needs a long sleep of 12 hours at night, and a 2-hour nap during the day will do them a lot of good. By the age of three, 12 hours of sleep at night is still normal, but your baby may want to shorten their daytime nap, and you can allow this, although it is beneficial for them to get sleep after lunch to regain their energy. Also, they should be able to fall asleep at night without your help. Some parents may experience sleep problems. If sleep problems sound familiar to you, it's time to figure out why your baby isn't sleeping! Once you find the reasons for the problem, you can form an idea about what kind of changes you need to make.
