Newborn sleep
As a parent of a newborn, navigating sleep can be both rewarding and challenging.
Understanding their sleep needs, the environment of their room and the routines you will start to form as a family are all key to supporting your new little one.
Sleeping well at night and napping throughout the day will have your baby feeling better, provide more energy and promote healthy growth and development.
Newborn babies don’t yet have a sense of day and night; they will sleep at all hours in a 24-hour period.
The Australian Department of Health sleep recommendations for babies
- Birth to 3 months: 14 to 17 hours of good quality sleep every 24-hours, including naps
- 4 to 11 months: 12 to 16 hours of good quality sleep every 24-hours, including naps