By Age

One of the biggest challenges with trying to figure out "how much sleep does my baby need" is that the rules seem to change just when you've figured them out. One month your baby needs four naps, and the next they're suddenly fighting that last nap like it's their full-time job. Here's the good news: while every baby has their own unique sleep needs, understanding typical sleep requirements by age can make a HUGE difference. Let's break down exactly how much sleep newborns, b

If your 11 month old sleep schedule suddenly feels like it has gone completely off the rails, you are definitely not alone. Eleven months is one of those ages where sleep can get a little weird. Your baby is becoming more mobile, more aware of when you leave the room, more opinionated about naps, and VERY interested in practicing all those exciting new skills. The good news? Most 11 month olds still do beautifully with a pretty predictable two-nap schedule. At this age, I typ

A 2 month old sleep schedule can feel like a bit of an oxymoron. Your baby is starting to wake up to the world, but their sleep is still very much newborn sleep: unpredictable naps, frequent feedings, and a bedtime that may move around from day to day. At this age, I’m much less interested in putting a baby on a rigid clock schedule and much more interested in creating a healthy rhythm. Most newborns between 0 and 3 months need about 14–17 hours of sleep across a 24-hour peri