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How much sleep does my baby need?

As a new parent, your baby’s sleeping habits are probably one of the first things you talk about with other new moms and dads. Here’s a rough guide of what to expect.

1 min to read Dec 30, 2021

Getting enough sleep plays an important role in your baby’s growth and development. Learn more about the importance of sleep and how many hours your baby needs to sleep from newborn to 11 months:

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  • Canadian Paediatric Society. Healthy sleep for your baby and child. Healthy sleep for your baby and child | Caring for kids (cps.ca) Accessed May 2021.  

     

  • Mindell JA, Li AM, Sadeh A et al. Bedtime routines for young children: A dose-dependent association with sleep outcomes. Sleep 2015; 38(5):717-22. 

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