Question
My baby is almost two months old and still takes frequent naps. She plays for an hour in the morning, an hour in the afternoon, and three hours at night, and the rest of the time is spent sleeping. She can sleep for 20 hours a day. Is this normal?
Answer
Based on the information you provided, a two-month-old baby should have an average of 16 hours of sleep per day (14 to 20 hours are considered normal). Each deep sleep cycle lasts about 45 minutes, and the baby wakes up every 2 to 4 hours to feed and open their eyes, with the duration ranging from a few minutes to an hour. Babies of this age have not yet established a stable day-night rhythm, so this sleep pattern is normal and there is no need to worry excessively. However, it is recommended that you take your baby to the hospital for a check-up as soon as possible to ensure their health and to treat any potential issues early on. Wishing your baby a healthy growth!