Parenting · Newborn (0–3 months)
Newborn (0–3 months) sleep schedule
Total sleep
14-17 h
Naps per day
4-6
Wake window
45-90 min
Bedtime
Not yet established — sleep is fragmented across 24h
Example daily schedule
| — | No fixed schedule. Feed-sleep cycles every 2-3h, day and night. |
| — | Day/night confusion normal; circadian rhythm emerges around 8-12 weeks. |
Tips
- Don't try to schedule sleep yet — follow the baby's tired cues.
- Bright daylight exposure during awake periods helps the circadian rhythm form.
- Always place babies on their back to sleep, on a firm flat surface, alone in the crib (AAP safe-sleep guidance).