Get the best parenting app for new parents and child development. Track baby growth, milestones, and engage in parent child activities. Download Kindersteps now! Before we get into crafting a schedule, understanding your newborn’s sleep patterns is crucial. Newborns, typically from birth to around 3 months old, experience sleep in a way that's quite different from adults. They sleep in short bursts, ranging from as little as 30 minutes to about 3-4 hours at a stretch.

Many babies also experience what’s known as day/night confusion, where they might be more awake and active at night and sl