Birth to 6 months For newborns, they do not have a well-established “biological clock system”, so there is no “sleep prescription”, usually they sleep 16-20 hours a day at this age, and the sleep time is basically even during the day and night. The sleep duration is basically even. Newborns generally wake up every 3-4 hours, especially in the first 2-3 weeks of life, until their weight “growth pattern” is established, after which they sleep for longer periods of time, but don’t be too happy to get a long sleep, as most babies still wake up again because of hunger. Newborns can sleep for up to 4-5 hours, depending on how much milk their little bellies can hold while they are suckling. If a newborn sleeps for a really short time, then he or she may really be hungry and needs more feedings. At 3 months of age, babies usually have 5 hours of daytime sleep, 10 hours of nighttime sleep, and usually wake up 1-2 times during the night. 90% of babies can achieve 6-8 hours of complete sleep at night without waking up. . However, it is important to realize that not all babies are awake when they should be, sometimes they cry and sometimes they make all kinds of noises. Even during nighttime sleep, they will wake up for a few minutes and then fall back to sleep on their own. If your baby tries to fall asleep on his or her own, it is best to provide this opportunity for your baby to learn as early as possible. If a baby under 6 months of age cries for a few minutes continuously, then we still need to pay attention to the fact that the baby is probably really uncomfortable, such as hungry, wet diaper, cold, or even sick. However, it is best to end nighttime feedings quickly and quietly, avoiding unnecessary stimulation such as talking, playing or turning on lights, etc. This will help your baby establish the idea that nighttime is about sleep, not play, as early as possible. The ideal sleep is for your baby to fall asleep on his or her own in his or her crib. Regular daily sleep and regular soothing methods will help your baby establish a regular sleep routine, and the sooner this routine is established, the better. Parents want their babies to fall asleep on their own, and establishing this sleep pattern will help them fall back asleep on their own after waking up during the night. 6-12 months At 6 months of age, babies can sleep for 3 hours during the day and about 11 hours at night. At this age, if your baby is still waking up at night or crying, you can change your strategy. You can give a healthy baby 5 minutes to calm down and fall asleep again on his own. If he cannot do so, you can soothe him by talking gently to him or massaging his back, but do not pick him up and leave him. If your baby is crying because of an illness, it is best to pick her up and give her comfort. If your baby is not sick but continues to cry, it is best to wait another 5 minutes and then repeat the soothing procedure. After a few days you will find that your baby can easily fall asleep on her own, but if your 6-month-old wakes up 5-6 times a night, it is best to call your pediatrician. Some babies between 6 and 12 months of age develop separation anxiety, which can also cause them to wake up during the night, and the sleep soothing methods described above also apply to these babies. Your rule is not to pick up your baby, not to turn on the lights, not to sing or talk, not to play with your baby, and not to feed your baby, otherwise you will only reinforce your baby’s constant waking at night. If your baby wakes up at night and cries, first check to see if he is sick or if he needs a diaper change. You can gently pat your baby’s back or tummy, and sucking on a comforting pacifier or thumb can also calm your baby at this age. If your baby continues to cry, try the “5 minute strategy” described above. Some babies may be reluctant to sleep because of separation anxiety, others may just want to spend more time with their parents, so we have a simple strategy for parents. Keep a good sleep record, and whenever your baby shows signs of sleepiness, you should make a conscious attempt to get him to establish a regular sleep schedule. Unless your baby shows excessive excitement or is very tired, it is best not to force your 2-3 year old to sleep during the day. Establishing a regular sleep schedule will not only help your baby relax, but also learn how to prepare for sleep. For children ages 1-3, it takes about 15-30 minutes a day to get ready for bed. These preparations include washing up, reading stories, and listening to soft music. Regardless of what you have to do to prepare for bedtime, many babies insist on the same content each night, and all you have to grasp is that it is not too long and not too complicated. As long as time allows, you can let your baby pick out his favorite pajamas, the toys he likes to hold, the music he likes to listen to, and satisfy his little desire for control. However, even babies who usually fall asleep easily may occasionally have night wakings, especially when they are teething or dreaming. At this age, many babies begin to dream, when they are not able to distinguish between reality and imagination, so they are often frightened by nightmares (so you should choose your TV programs carefully in your daily life, especially what your baby watches before going to sleep). If your baby has a nightmare, it is best to hold him and comfort him. If he wants, you can let him talk about his dream until he calms down, and then encourage him to fall asleep again as soon as possible. Some parents think that letting their baby get tired and not letting him sleep will help him fall asleep, but this is actually a misunderstanding, many babies do not fall asleep easily if they are overtired.