2-Month-Old Sleep: How Much Does Your Baby Need?
AAP guidelines recommend 15 hours of sleep per 24 hours for a 2-month-old — 9h at night and 6h across 4 naps.
Total Sleep
15h
per 24 hours
Nighttime
9h
at night
Naps
6h
4 naps/day
Frequently asked questions
How much sleep does a 2-month-old need?▾
A 2-month-old needs approximately 15 hours per 24 hours — 9h at night and 6h across 4 daytime naps (AAP guidelines).
How many naps should a 2-month-old take?▾
A 2-month-old typically takes 4 naps per day for about 6 hours of daytime sleep.
How do I know if my baby is getting enough sleep?▾
Signs of adequate sleep: waking naturally (not crying), good mood during wake windows, normal weight gain, age-appropriate alertness. Overtiredness shows as fussiness, difficulty settling, and early waking.