The sleep of a newborn baby is another reason for parental excitement. Sleep duration, night awakenings, conditions for a good rest of the crumbs - all these questions are very relevant for mom and dad.
Infant sleep (1-3 months)
The time that a baby spends in a dream directly depends on his age. The older the child gets, the longer he stays awake. Newborn crumbs sleep quite a lot, up to 18-20 hours a day. In the first month, a healthy baby wakes up only to eat. Usually 2-3 hours pass between sleep and feeding.
Over time, the duration of sleep gradually decreases, and the infant begins to show interest in the world around him. He carefully examines his mother's face, his crib and the toys tied to it. But at this age, the baby quickly gets tired, so his sleep still takes quite a long time.
The best sleep during the day is outdoor sleep. You can walk with your baby in almost any weather, except for days when the air temperature drops below minus 15 ° C.
If the parents do not have the opportunity or time to go for a walk, a good option for a newborn is to sleep in a stroller on the balcony.
How long an infant sleeps between 3 and 6 months
At this age, the baby is more active: gurgling, trying to grab the rattles and starting to roll over on his stomach. The total amount of sleep decreases slightly, to 18 hours a day, although everything is individual and depends on the particular child. The daily routine of a newborn is approximately the following: wakefulness - food - wakefulness - sleep. Sleep duration is about 2-2.5 hours.
How much does a child sleep between 6 and 12 months
At 6 months, many children are already sitting on their own, and by the year they are walking. Sleep time is reduced, and the total number of hours for play and development of the baby increases. Meals are no longer associated with sleep, the baby eats five times a day. Closer to the year, the child is put on a nap 1-2 times a day. The total sleep time per day is 15-16 hours.
Fresh air and normal humidity in the room are important conditions for a good rest of the child. Before going to bed, be sure to ventilate the room, the optimum temperature for the baby in the room is 20-22 ° C. A favorable level of humidity in the room is 40-65%. In young children, temperature exchange occurs differently than in adults. If the air is too dry, problems with the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract may occur and the baby will sleep restlessly.
Ways to increase the humidity in your home are to use a household humidifier, increase the number of indoor plants, and regularly wet your rooms.
The reasons for night awakenings and restless sleep of the baby can be sharp sounds, hunger, thirst, uncomfortable position, uncomfortable temperature in the room (heat, stuffiness). Eliminate the annoying factor, and the baby will sleep until the morning.
