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How Much Sleep Does My Baby Actually Need? (By Age: 4–24 Months)

Written by Margot Carpenter

Certified Sleep Consultant

June 22, 2026

If your baby is waking every hour overnight, you're not alone. Here are some of the most common reasons—and what you can do about it.

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Many babies learn to fall asleep with a particular form of support, such as feeding, rocking, holding, patting, or co-sleeping.

When they wake between sleep cycles overnight, they may look for that same support to help them settle again.

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If your baby is waking every hour overnight, you’re not alone.

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How Much Sleep Does My Baby Actually Need? (By Age: 4–24 Months)

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