How much does a baby sleep per day?

A newborn sleeps about 14–17 hours a day, divided into several periods. The need for sleep decreases gradually with age, down to about 10 hours by school age.

When does a baby sleep through the night?

Many babies start sleeping longer stretches at night between 4 and 6 months, but waking at night is completely normal for much longer too. Every child develops at their own pace.

Naps decrease gradually. Most children give up napping between the ages of 3 and 5, but some need them for longer. A rest break can still be beneficial.

What if my child sleeps less than recommended?

Sleep needs are individual. If the child is alert, cheerful and developing normally, slightly below-average sleep may be enough. Persistent tiredness is worth raising at the child health clinic.

Baby Sleep Calculator — Sleep Needs by Age

Calculate how much sleep a baby or child needs by age. Day and night sleep. Free baby sleep calculator.

Child's age: 4–6 months

14.0 hours

Sleep needed per day

Total sleep	14.0 h
Night sleep (approx.)	10.1 h
Day sleep (approx.)	3.9 h

ℹ️ Sleep needs are individual — the figures are average recommendations. Babies wake up at night to feed, which is normal. Daytime naps decrease with age and usually stop around 3–5 years of age.

This baby sleep calculator estimates how much sleep a baby or child needs by age and splits the total into night and daytime sleep. It helps parents build a realistic sleep schedule that fits their child's stage of development.

How the calculator works and what it’s for▾

How sleep needs are estimated

The calculator is based on the child's age, the single most important factor in sleep needs. Newborns sleep for much of the day, and total sleep gradually decreases as the child grows.

The need is divided into estimated night sleep and daytime sleep, which makes it easier to plan the daily rhythm and naps.

What you enter and what you get

Choose your child's age.

You get the total daily sleep need plus separate estimates for night and daytime sleep in hours. This shows at a glance how the total might split across the day.

Who it is for and when

The tool is aimed at families with babies and toddlers who wonder whether their child sleeps enough or want to plan nap times.

It is especially useful during transitions in the sleep rhythm, such as moving from several naps to fewer.

Good to know

Sleep needs are very individual, and the figures are average recommendations. Babies wake at night to feed, which is completely normal.

Naps decrease with age and usually stop between three and five years. If your child's sleep worries you over a longer period, it is worth talking to a health professional.

🔄 Reviewed June 2026