{"id":25613,"date":"2025-07-03T18:00:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T18:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.may.app\/?p=25613"},"modified":"2025-08-08T14:35:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T14:35:04","slug":"baby-doesnt-sleep-during-the-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.may.app\/en\/blog\/infant\/baby-doesnt-sleep-during-the-day\/","title":{"rendered":"My baby doesn\u2019t sleep during the day: what should I do?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is your baby not sleeping during the day or struggling to fall asleep<\/strong> at nap time? You are not alone \u2014 many parents face challenges related to their newborn\u2019s sleep. Why does your baby refuse to take naps? How can you encourage good daytime sleep?<\/span><\/p>\n

My baby doesn\u2019t sleep during the day: practical tips.<\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding baby sleep<\/span><\/h2>\n

To better support your baby\u2019s sleep, here are a few general guidelines<\/strong> about their needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sleep needs by age<\/span><\/h3>\n

Sleep requirements change quickly<\/strong> over the months. During the first year, the wake-sleep rhythm develops gradually<\/strong> and is mainly influenced by your baby\u2019s biological clock and their increasing alertness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is a summary table of your baby\u2019s sleep needs by age (note: these are only approximate figures and can vary<\/strong> from one child to another).<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Age<\/strong><\/td>\nTotal hours of sleep \/ 24h<\/strong><\/td>\nNumber and duration of naps<\/strong><\/td>\nSpecific features<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0\u20133 months<\/span><\/td>\n16\u201320h<\/span><\/td>\n4 to 6 naps (30 min to 2h)<\/span><\/td>\nShort cycles (40\u201350 min), predominant active sleep, frequent awakenings<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3\u20136 months<\/span><\/td>\n14\u201317h<\/span><\/td>\n3 to 4 naps (45 min to 2h)<\/span><\/td>\nLonger cycles (~70 min), day\/night alternation begins to settle, first clearer signs of nighttime sleepiness<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6\u201312 months<\/span><\/td>\n13\u201315h<\/span><\/td>\n2 to 3 naps (1 to 2h)<\/span><\/td>\nLonger nights, possible night wakings, need for a bedtime routine<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12\u201318 months<\/span><\/td>\n12\u201314h<\/span><\/td>\n1 to 2 naps (1 to 2h)<\/span><\/td>\nFewer naps, falls asleep more easily with a routine<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The role of naps in your child\u2019s development<\/span><\/h3>\n

Did you know? Naps are not just for recharging batteries!<\/strong> Daytime sleep plays a key role in your child\u2019s growth and development<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n