If you’re an exhausted new parent, you probably have one question on your mind when it comes to your baby’s sleep habits: When will my baby sleep through the night? Babies do eventually start sleeping through the night—but the time when this happens varies widely, depending on your child’s personality and temperament. Read this article to find out more about when babies sleep through the night, what keeps them awake at night, and how to help your little one get into good sleeping habits that will last a lifetime.
Each child is different
Just like every baby is different, every baby will also have different sleep patterns. Some babies may start sleeping through the night as early as six weeks old, while others may not sleep through the night until they are several months old. The best way to find out when your baby will start sleeping through the night is to ask your pediatrician or another expert.
How much sleep your baby needs in their first year
In their first few months, babies need about 16 hours of sleep a day, which means they’ll be up for about eight hours during the day. By six months, most babies are down to about 14 hours of sleep a day, with about 10 hours at night and four during the day. And by their first birthday, most babies are sleeping between 12 and 14 hours a day total.
How you can help
If you’re a new parent, you may be wondering when your baby will sleep through the night. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. However, there are some things you can do to help your baby (and yourself) get a good night’s sleep.
Is it time to move on from this goal?
Many parents feel like they’ve failed if their baby isn’t sleeping through the night by a certain age, but the truth is that every baby is different. Some may start sleeping through the night as early as 6 weeks old, while others may not do so until they’re 4 months old or even older. If your baby isn’t sleeping through the night and you’re feeling exhausted, it may be time to talk to your pediatrician or a sleep specialist to see if there are any underlying issues.
Is your baby ready to start sleeping through the night?
If you’re wondering when your baby will start sleeping through the night, you’re not alone. It’s a common question among parents of young babies. And according to Dr. Perri Klass, associate professor of clinical pediatrics at New York University School of Medicine and co-author of The Sleepeasy Solution: The Exhausted Parent’s Guide to Getting Your Child to Sleep from Birth to Age 5, there is no normal age for children to sleep through the night.