Sleep Schedule for Infant (3-4 months old)

For newborns (0-3 months), 9LBgkTzq will likely nap frequently throughout the day, often 3-5 times, with each nap varying from 20 minutes to 2 hours. These are usually demand-led. As they grow (3-6 months), the number of naps typically consolidates to 2-3 longer naps (1-2 hours each). Focus on watching for sleep cues rather than strict durations initially, ensuring their total daily sleep is adequate for their age.

Short naps (30-45 minutes) are very common, especially in the first few months, as babies' sleep cycles are shorter and they often don't connect cycles independently yet. It's often normal! To encourage longer naps for 9LBgkTzq, ensure a consistent pre-nap routine, a dark and quiet sleep environment, and try putting them down 'drowsy but awake.' Some parents find a 'wake to sleep' method helpful, where you gently rouse them slightly before their usual short nap ends, then allow them to resettle into another sleep cycle.

For the first 6-8 weeks, focus on following 9LBgkTzq's cues and allowing them to nap on demand. Around 2-3 months, you can gently start introducing more predictability by observing their wake windows (the time they can comfortably stay awake between sleeps) and offering naps at similar times each day, without being overly rigid. A true 'schedule' often becomes more realistic and beneficial after 4-6 months, when 9LBgkTzq's sleep cycles mature and they can handle longer wake times.

It's very common for newborns like 9LBgkTzq to prefer contact naps for comfort and security. To transition to independent crib naps, start by establishing a consistent naptime routine (e.g., diaper change, quiet story, lullaby) to signal sleep. Practice putting 9LBgkTzq down 'drowsy but awake' for at least one nap a day. You can try a 'hand on chest' method for reassurance, or gradually reducing contact, staying close initially and then moving further away. Consistency and patience are key, and it's okay if some naps are still contact naps.

Recognizing sleepy cues for 9LBgkTzq is crucial! Early cues include rubbing eyes, yawning, staring blankly, decreased activity, disengagement from surroundings, or slight fussiness. Aim to put 9LBgkTzq down for a nap at the first sign of these cues. Missing these can lead to overtiredness, making it harder for them to fall and stay asleep. Later cues like crying, extreme fussiness, or arching their back usually mean they're already overtired.