How long is the appropriate sleep time for a 22-month-old baby?

The baby's body is particularly weak right after birth. The baby needs a good rest during this period, and sleep is the most important way to rest. If a baby does not have good sleep, his physical condition will be affected, which may affect the baby's future physical development. Babies at different stages have different sleep times, so how long is the appropriate sleep time for a 22-month-old baby? Let me introduce it to you below.

A 22-month-old baby needs to sleep 13-14 hours a day. Sleep for about 2-2.5 hours at a time during the day, and the daytime sleep time should not be too short. Generally speaking, babies should start sleeping at 20:00, and it is best to enter deep sleep at 21:00. If your baby sleeps restlessly and seems half asleep, it may be due to improper diet: eating too much before going to bed, indigestion, etc.

Parents should pay attention to keeping the room quiet and the temperature appropriately when the baby is sleeping. Strictly implement the time for going to bed and waking up to strengthen the cultivation of the baby's physiological rhythm cycle.

Baby sleep safety precautions

1. Whether the child is asleep or awake, do not smoke around the child. Children who are exposed to secondhand smoke are more likely to suffer from sleep apnea and may also experience symptoms such as allergies and asthma.

2. The room temperature should be suitable for sleeping, preferably between 18 degrees Celsius and 22 degrees Celsius, so that the child does not feel hot or cold.

3. The quilt should not be too thick or too large, as the child may suffocate easily when wrapped in it. You can use thick pajamas or a blanket specially made for children as a quilt. The pillow should be suitable for children over 18 months old. It is recommended to choose a slightly hard pillow.

4. Children should wear fireproof or close-fitting pajamas, and should not wear cotton clothes that are too large or too loose. Woolen or cotton clothes will easily burn when exposed to fire.

5. Children’s beds should not be too soft. For example, water beds and down beds are not qualified. Children should sleep on a relatively flat, firm mattress, and covered with smooth, wrinkle-free sheets that are not easy to move.