Patient's question:
My son is just two months old. In these two months, he has basically slept very well, with about 20 hours of sleep per day. But the past two days, for some reason, he doesn't like to sleep much. Sometimes when there are many people around during the day, he doesn't sleep and plays for 4 to 5 hours straight. I'm very worried about him not getting enough sleep.What kind of help do I need: How many hours of sleep should a two-month-old baby get?
Doctor's answer:
Generally, babies within 3 months are either eating or sleeping, with about 20 hours of sleep per day. However, when they reach 2 months, if they sleep too much during the day, it can affect their nighttime sleep. But at this stage, it's important to let them sleep as much as possible, as sleep helps their brains develop.