Sleep of a baby by months. How much should a month old baby sleep? The daily routine of the baby by months

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The development of the baby and all internal organs and systems depends on the quality and duration of the baby's sleep (there are changes by months). Wakefulness is very tiring for a small organism, which, in addition to studying the world around it, is almost constantly developing, so babies sleep a lot, and grown-up children literally fall off their feet in the evenings.

How much sleep should a month old baby

Restoration of spent forces in a dream - natural processes for the body:

• restoration of internal organs and tissues of the body;
• restoring internal resources;
• development of muscle tissue;
• full recovery of the baby's nervous system;
• the brain creates neural connections and analyzes the data received during the day;
• the acquired skills are consolidated;
• immune cells are formed.

How much sleep should a month old baby,of interest to all new parents. The baby, who is only one month old, sleeps most of the day and night, within 18-20 hours. The planned sleep of the baby by months will help the baby adapt faster. The child can wake up almost every hour to eat. Between sleep and rest, the baby can stay awake for up to 15 minutes. After a while, the period of wakefulness will increase, and the baby's regimen will gradually begin to change.

For example, a baby at the age of 10 days will be awake for no more than 20 minutes. Such a short period of wakefulness gives the impression that the child sleeps all day, but this is not so. The shorter the sleep, the more they will be during the day.

Below is an approximate daily routine for a baby, by months it can be used to conveniently plan your daily routine.

From 6:00 to 6:25	Morning baby feeding. It is necessary to swaddle the baby before the onset of the feeding process. After a while, put the baby to rest further.
From 8:00 to 8:45	Perform a child's morning toilet: change diaper or diaper; wash; clear the nose of mucus.
From 8:45 to 8:50	2nd feeding. After finishing the feeding procedure, the mother must remember that it is important to hold the child upright so that he burps excess air.
From 9:00 to 11:50	Daytime nap.
From 12:00until 12:20	Feeding after nap is third.
From 12:30 to 14:50	Walking in the fresh air. If the weather permits, the duration of the walk is from 1 to 3 hours, in the cool season - up to 1 hour.
From 15:00 to 15:20	Feeding 4th.
From 15:30 to 16:50	2nd dream in clean air. In bad weather, arrange a rest for the baby with an open window or window, avoiding a draft.
From 17:00 to 17:50	Wakefulness, activities with the baby.
From 18:00 to 19:20	5th feeding.
From 19:30 to 20:20	Wake.
From 20:30 to 20:50	Evening toilet, diaper change, baby contact.
From 21:00 to 21:50	6th feeding. Bedding for the night. It is important to monitor the posture of the crumbs, if the baby sleeps on his stomach, you need to turn him over.
From 22:00 to 6:00	Night feeds on demand

The correct routine and sleep of the baby are very important for he alth (changes are made by months).

Some pediatricians and even moms advise co-sleeping with your baby to avoid overwork. Lack of rest and quality sleep can cause tearfulness, hyperactivity, poor he alth of the baby and inconsistency with the weight of the baby by months. However, weaning a child from co-sleeping will be much more difficult. Therefore, you should think carefullythis step to avoid problems in the future.

How many hours does a two month old baby sleep

It is during this period that the baby consciously divides the time of day into day and night, begins to peer into objects, express curiosity about the world around him. For a he althy life, the baby needs about 18 hours of sleep a day. This time is enough to gain strength. There are already about 8 hours left for daytime sleep, which must be divided into four sleeps (two long and two short). It is enough to divide a night's sleep into only two with a break for obligatory feeding. It is worth noting that during this period it is no longer scary if the baby sleeps on his stomach.

The total wakefulness of the baby will also increase to 5-6 hours, do not worry and try to change the daily routine to the previous one.

How many hours does a 3-month-old baby sleep

The regime for a three-month-old baby is not much different from a two-month-old. The only difference is that the amount of sleep is reduced by another hour. Since at this age all the crumbs already hold their heads, they begin to behave more actively during the day. The game period takes 7 hours.

Sleep during the day is just as important for a three-month-old baby, it is enough for him to take 7 hours. Nighttime sleep will be reduced to 10 hours, at which time it is still important to make time for one feeding.

How much does a four month old baby sleep

The number of hours a four-month-old baby sleeps is still 17 hours inday, 10 of which the little one sleeps at night. This is fully enough to replenish energy resources. A child can effortlessly be actively awake for up to 7 hours a day.

How much does a baby sleep at five months

Karapuz is growing, and the time of active games is increasing. The baby needs to explore the world around him. During this period of time, sleep is reduced by an hour and amounts to 16 hours. In the daytime - three breaks for sleep. Night sleep remains unchanged - 10 hours. The total number of awake hours per day will be no more than 8 hours.

How much does a baby sleep at six months

In six months, a child spends 15 hours a day sleeping. A sound sleep at night, the duration of which is 10 hours, will give the baby a lot of energy for exploring the world and active games. The total amount of time without sleep will be 8-9 hours. Daytime sleep is divided into three times, two of which are long and one is short.

How much does a baby sleep at seven months of age

The total number of hours allotted for sleep for a seven-month-old child remains the same as in six months - 15 per day. There is no need for night feeding, so sleep without interruption will last 10 hours. Daytime sleep is divided into three times, two of which are long, and one is short. The child is already playing up to 9 hours a day.

How much does an eight-month-old baby sleep

The eight-month-old baby is already dynamically moving, crawling and making the first attempts to get up. On this, the child spends almost 9 hours every day (in general). During sleep babygrowing and gaining strength. At this age, the child has enough 15 hours of sleep per day, 10 of which fall on night sleep, and the remaining 5 hours must be distributed over 2 daytime hours.

It happens that some babies choose to sleep in the afternoon once for 3-4 hours. It is not necessary to wean from such a routine, the main thing is that the baby sleeps his daily norm.

How much does a baby sleep at nine months of age

A competent routine for such a grown up baby directly affects the state of he alth and his mood. Parents allocate 8-9 hours for games and development in between rest. It takes about 5 hours to sleep during the day, and 10 hours are still required for night rest.

How much sleep should a 10 month old baby

Hours for sleep in a ten-month-old baby are reduced to 14 hours a day. At night, the little one still sleeps for 10 hours, and the time of daytime sleep is reduced to 4 hours. At the same time, the period of active games grows up to 10 hours.

How much does an 11 month old baby sleep

The organization of the day for 11-month-old and 10-month-old babies is no different, mothers do not have to instill new habits in their child. 14 hours are allotted for recuperation, 10 of which is a full night's sleep, and 4 is a daytime one. The period of games and development should not exceed ten hours.

How many hours does a one year old baby sleep

At 12 months of age, the baby does not change his daily routine much. For a good rest he will needstill 13-14 hours of sleep. Perhaps the amount of daytime sleep will decrease, but only slightly. At night, the little one still sleeps for 10 hours, and 10-11 are allotted for the game period.

When to transfer a child to a one-time daytime sleep

Pediatricians recommend keeping 2-time naps from 1 year to 1.5 years - before lunch and after. The preferred time for sleep is 10-12 noon, and then from 15 to 16 pm. A three-hour sleep for a grown baby is ideal. The preferred time for rest will be the afternoon break.

Distinctive features of baby sleep by months in the first year of life

Age of child	Why does the child sleep poorly or restlessly	Why baby always sleeps
From birth to one month of age	The first reason why a month old baby does not sleep well at night is a stuffy room to sleep. For adults and young children, an important condition for sound and he althy sleep is fresh air in the room. Therefore, the main thing is to regularly ventilate the room, regardless of the season. The baby does not sleep all day due to overheating or hypothermia of the body - baby,probably cold or hot. Extraneous noise - music, television, insects, loud conversations. If the above reasons do not help solve the problem and the baby does not sleep all day, you should seek help from a pediatrician.	Pediatricians assure parents that if a baby sleeps up to 20 hours a month, then this is not a problem andThere should be no cause for concern. Tip: while the baby is sleeping, it is advisable to rest for tired parents.
Two months	Stuffiness in the room, to solve the problem it is enough to ventilate the room. Uncomfortable bed. Colic or other pain. Starts, to avoid them it is necessary to swaddle the baby.	If a child of two months, according to the parents, has too much sleep, this is a reason to seek help from a pediatrician. Long sleep may be a symptom of a child's illness.
Three months	Lack of fresh air in the room. Voices, music, extraneous noises. Uncomfortable sleeping conditions - poor-quality linen and bedding. Child is hot or cold. Disease.	The reason why the baby sleeps for a long time at this age is a disease.
Four-five months	Overwork. Requires attention. Colic. Stuffy or damp in the sleeping room. Failure to comply with the temperature regime - hot or cold.	If the child's behavior is alarming and strongly deviates from the daily routine, this is a reason to see a doctor.
Six to seven months	Extraneous sounds and noises. Lack of attention from parents, especially from mom. Colic orother disease.	At this age, there is no longer any reason for a long sleep, in particular, daytime. Therefore, you should consult a pediatrician for advice. Some diseases are asymptomatic.
Eight months	Stuffy room to sleep or high humidity in the room. Violation of the temperature regime - the baby is cold or hot. Ambient sounds interfere, buzzing insects, sounds coming from the street. Pain in the abdomen due to new introduced foods. Uncomfortable bed.	Baby can overwork and sleep off. Perhaps the cause was a latent disease. To exclude it, you need to contact your pediatrician.
Nine months	Extraneous sounds. Stuffiness, high humidity in the room, insects in the summer. The child may experience a feeling of fear, because he is already so used to his mother.	Due to active and outdoor games and knowledge of the outside world, the little one can sleep for a long time due to overwork. Disease.
Ten months	External stimuli - sounds, light, insects. Stuffy room and humidity. Child overwork. Inconvenient place - a high pillow or an overly warm blanket, under which the baby is hot.	At this agethe baby may sleep a few hours longer due to the beginning of a more active life. However, if a child refuses to eat at the same time as a long sleep, he is probably sick.
Eleven months	Feeling unwell or overtired. Sounds. Stuffiness, humidity in the room. A child may demand attention from parents.	By 11 months, the baby is already getting used to the established regime, so if the child is out of schedule for a couple of hours, then it's okay. And if the little one skips feeding and continues to sleep, then this is an occasion to urgently seek help from a pediatrician.
One year old baby	Stuffy children's room. Uncomfortable bedding. Noise, extraneous sounds. Fatigue due to active wakefulness. Disease.	Overfatigue or overexcitation during games and festivities. Asymptomatic disease.

In infants, lack of sleep is a provoking factor in developmental delays, inconsistencies in the weight of the baby by months of development. Therefore, it is so important to monitor the number of hours allotted for crumbs to sleep.

It is advisable for expectant mothers to take care of their daily routine in advance and put it in order during pregnancy. This will save you from problems, it will be easier to follow the daily routine of the baby,months to make changes to it.