An older, wiser friend once told me, “Baby naps are God’s way of saying to parents, ‘I love you. Now go take a shower.’” Pretty accurate, right? Most parents look forward to naptimes, those brief interludes when you can actually pause for breath, do the never-ending chores, or have a little "me" time. Of course, when it comes to naps, not all babies are created equal, are they? Some of you may have babies who are marathon nappers, providing you with several hours of uninterrupted time
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How Much Sleep Your Baby Needs and How to Get Enough
Knowing how much sleep your baby needs can be confusing when your neighbor's newborn baby sleeps 17 hours a day and your friend's a toddler sleeps 13 hours a day. Setting your expectations is an important first step. Baby and Toddler Sleep Needs Chart Age Total Amount of Nighttime Sleep Total Amount of Naptime Sleep # of Naps Notes Newborns to 3 month olds 10-11 hours at night 4-5 hours per day 4-5 naps Short naps are common 4 to 5 month olds 10-12 hours at