4-Month-Old Sleep: How Much Does Your Baby Need?
AAP guidelines recommend 14 hours of sleep per 24 hours for a 4-month-old — 10h at night and 4h across 3 naps.
Total Sleep
14h
per 24 hours
Nighttime
10h
at night
Naps
4h
3 naps/day
Frequently asked questions
How much sleep does a 4-month-old need?▾
A 4-month-old needs approximately 14 hours per 24 hours — 10h at night and 4h across 3 daytime naps (AAP guidelines).
How many naps should a 4-month-old take?▾
A 4-month-old typically takes 3 naps per day for about 4 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.