How long is the standard sleep time for a 3-year-old baby?

Sleep is a very important behavior for the human body as well as various animals and plants. The human body relieves fatigue, grows and develops, etc. during sleep. Sleep is especially important for babies. After all, they are young and their bodies are developing rapidly. A baby's sleep is related to his age. Here we will introduce the standard sleep time for a 3-year-old baby.

The younger your baby is, the more sleep he or she needs. Babies aged 3-4 years old generally sleep for 12 hours. Sleep generally refers to two times a day: one is at night and the other is nap. Night is important, and nap is also important. The baby's body is still developing. From morning to noon, due to participating in group educational activities and various game activities, the body must be very tired, so a nap is especially necessary. You need to rest after eating to allow the food to be digested. Naps are good for your baby's body and mind. The length of the nap should vary according to the baby's age, personality and climate. Generally, 1.5 to 3 hours of sleep is enough. Sometimes, if the baby sleeps too long, you need to wake him up gently to prevent him from having difficulty falling asleep at night.

Baby sleep tips:

1. Baby's sleeping position

It is best for babies to sleep on their backs, which is a safer position. Also, do not let your baby sleep on his stomach to avoid suffocation. Usually, you can let your baby lie on his stomach for a while when he is awake, which is beneficial to his development.

2. Try not to let your baby sleep between mom and dad

When the baby sleeps between mom and dad, it is easy for the baby's mouth and nose to be blocked by mom and dad's clothes, causing suffocation. If the baby is still young and mom or dad does not wake him up from sleep, the risk of suffocation will be increased.

If both mom and dad sleep facing the baby, the baby will inhale too much carbon dioxide, which will affect the baby's development. It is best to let the baby sleep against the wall or let the baby sleep alone in a crib.

3. Try not to sleep with your baby

Although letting the older baby and the younger baby sleep together can enhance the relationship between them, the older baby is still a child who doesn't know anything and can't take care of the younger baby when he sleeps. There is even a risk that the younger baby may be squeezed or suffocated by the older baby. So it is better to wait until the younger baby grows up a little before letting them sleep together.

4. Baby Crib

You should choose a crib that meets safety standards, for example the mattress should fit perfectly, without any gaps or being too large. The gap between the fences should be less than 6cm, the mattress should be of moderate hardness and thickness should generally not exceed 3cm, etc.