Question
How Much Sleep Does a 5-Month-Old Baby Need?
Answer
Every baby is unique. Generally, a 5-month-old baby should sleep for about 15 hours a day. You should observe the baby’s mood during the day to see if they have had enough sleep. If the baby is lively and playful after waking up, it indicates that their sleep duration for the day is adequate. There is no absolute time; it’s all about the baby’s own rhythm. For babies between 4 and 6 months old, it’s important to ensure they get around 14 hours of sleep per day. However, the sleep pattern for a baby’s daily life should be determined by the baby’s own sleep condition. Waking up a sleeping baby or trying to change their basic sleep rhythm is foolish and goes against natural laws.