Sleep Habit — Baby

A baby's sleep needs and patterns evolve rapidly during their first two years.

: Total sleep drops to 11–14 hours, usually including one afternoon nap by 18 months. Essential Safety: The ABCs baby sleep habit

Establishing healthy baby sleep habits is a journey that changes significantly as your little one grows. While newborns often have erratic schedules, older infants benefit greatly from consistency and safety-first environments. Healthy Sleep Habits by Age A baby's sleep needs and patterns evolve rapidly

: Sleep starts consolidating at night, with most needing 12–16 hours total. By 6 months, many can sleep for 6-hour stretches. many can sleep for 6-hour stretches.