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baby sleep guide by age

baby sleep guide by age

baby sleep guide by age

maison elle was created for the quieter parts of babyhood: the settling, the repetition and the familiar cues that shape calmer days and nights

this guide offers a clear overview of how sleep needs may change by age, helping you better understand wake windows, naps, bedtime and settling as your baby grows

what you’ll find

the table below brings together age-appropriate guidance for wake windows, naps, bedtime and daily sleep, giving you a simple reference point without overcomplicating every tired cue

why we created this

beautiful sleep products matter, but feeling informed matters too

this guide offers practical structure behind the softness, helping families approach sleep with greater clarity, consistency and confidence

baby sleep guide by age table

  age recommended total sleep say sleep / naps night sleep maison elle routine notes
birth to 2 weeks 14-17 hours frequent short sleeps wakes often for feeds focus on full feeds, short wake windows and a calm evening rhythm
2-6 weeks 14-17 hours 4-6 naps still waking overnight begin gently shaping day and night. keep feeds calm and wake time short
6-8 weeks 14-17 hours 4-5 naps longer first stretch may begin keep the evening routine consistent and avoid overtiredness
8 weeks to solids readiness 14-16 hours 3-4 naps longer overnight rhythm developing build a predictable day pattern with full feeds, naps and bedtime cues
solids to 6.5 months 12-15 hours 3 naps more consolidated night sleep support sleep through feeding changes, nap transitions and bedtime rhythm
7-9 months 12-15 hours 2-3 naps night rhythm usually stronger

keep routine consistent as mobility, teething and separation awareness begin
10-12 months 12-15 hours 2 naps longer overnight sleep common

protect naps, bedtime and calm sleep cues as your baby becomes busier

 

sleep needs vary by baby

this table uses broad infant sleep guidance from recognised sleep-health ranges, with newborn sleep often irregular and feeding-led in the early weeks

the national sleep foundation’s published ranges list 14-17 hours for newborns 0-3 months and 12-15 hours for infants 4-11 months


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A cream-colored vintage suitcase sits open on a wooden surface outdoors, surrounded by green grass and wildflowers. Inside the suitcase is a white plush bunny doll wearing a burgundy top and light pink skirt, styled with small white flowers.
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A sage green baby security blanket with a plush white bunny attachment, featuring a small embroidered red heart near the bottom corner.
Text label on a pink fabric background with branding and text.
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Sleepy Elle Softie

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sleepy elle is a soothing organic cotton baby comforter, designed to become a familiar part of bedtime, naps and everyday routines

made to be held close, carried in the pram and packed for travel, she brings familiar comfort wherever childhood unfolds

available in dusty pink and sage green, each sleepy elle features soft floppy ears, delicate embroidered detailing, a signature embroidered heart, a gentle internal rattle and a soft attachment strap

she arrives in the signature maison elle keepsake suitcase, created for beautiful gifting and designed to hold photographs, hospital bracelets, first outfits and other treasured memories

inside the lid, there is space for a handwritten name, message or special occasion

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