How many hours does a 6-month-old baby sleep in 24 hours?

Moms report total sleep around 12–14 hours, with multiple short naps and night feeds still common.

Community Answers from Moms(6)

Here's what moms in our community shared based on their own experience.

1. 1

   Night sleep is about 8–9.5 hours with feeds. Total daily sleep is usually 13–14 hours.

2. 2

   Short naps (20–40 mins) happen 3–4 times, plus one longer afternoon nap.

3. 3

   125ml just before sleeping may be a lot; he may be waking from digestion discomfort, so try reducing the quantity. Waking every 2 hours means his sleep isn't connecting. Avoid picking him up for every cry; let him try to self-soothe for 3 minutes. Keep the night environment dark and calm, don't turn on lights, and don't engage.

4. 4

   Sleep is a skill they learn like walking or talking, so be patient and consistent. Give a gap of at least 3 hours before the nap and bedtime. Our last nap ends at 3:30 and 7 is bedtime. At 6 months I used to dream feed at 10pm and 2am before she woke.

5. 5

   If a baby sleeps on the breast, he'll ask for the breast every time his sleep is disturbed. To get rid of that association, don't make feeding the last step of your night routine.

6. 6

   6 months is a good time to set a feed and sleep schedule. Let the last wake window be the longest with ample play. Wind down with dim lights and familiar music, then lights off followed by feed and soothing.