😴 Baby Sleep Calculator
How much sleep does your baby really need? Select an age to see recommended sleep totals, nap schedules, and tips for sweet dreams.
🔧 Sleep Settings
📊 Recommended Sleep for a Newborn (0-3 months)
🏆 Sleep Success Tips
Consistent Routine
A predictable sequence like bath, pajamas, book, and song signals to your baby that it's time to wind down.
Safe Sleep (ABCs)
Baby should sleep Alone, on their Back, in a Crib. Keep the crib free of blankets, pillows, and toys.
Drowsy But Awake
Putting your baby down when they are sleepy but not yet asleep teaches them to self-soothe, a crucial skill.
Daylight & Darkness
Expose your baby to natural light during the day and keep the sleep environment dark to regulate their circadian rhythm.
Optimize the Environment
A cool (68-72°F / 20-22°C), dark, and quiet room (or with white noise) promotes better sleep.
Watch for Sleep Cues
Learn your baby's sleepy signals (yawning, rubbing eyes, fussiness) to start the wind-down process before they become overtired.
🧠 Understanding Baby Sleep Cycles
Newborn Sleep
Newborns have only 2 sleep stages: Active (REM) and Quiet (Non-REM). Cycles are short (45-50 mins). They spend ~50% of sleep in the active, light stage, making them noisy, twitchy sleepers.
Infant Sleep (4+ months)
Around 4 months, sleep matures into 4 stages, like adults. This change can cause the "4-month sleep regression" as they learn to link longer sleep cycles. Self-soothing becomes key.