4MOMS GoodNight User Manual - page 12
Chapter 4: Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take the GoodNight Sleep Method to work?
Most parents report significant improvements in just 2‐4 days. Within 10 days,
nearly all parents report that their child is sleeping through the night. If you do not
see an improvement in 10 days, talk to your doctor (there are tools on the website
for sharing your data with your pediatrician).
Will the GoodNight Sleep Method work if I’m breastfeeding?
Absolutely. Whether you are breastfeeding or bottle feeding, try to keep your baby
awake until the end of the feeding session and then follow the GoodNight Sleep
Method for putting your baby to sleep drowsy but awake.
How long should I spend in my baby’s room at each CHECK in the GoodNight Sleep
Method?
Each visit should be brief. Remember that you do not want your baby to fall asleep
with you present. Nor do you want to restart your baby’s self soothing process by
picking him up or rocking him. If your child has thrown a lovey to the floor, you can
retrieve it, but if he throws it again, leave it there until the next time you come to
check on him. Simply check to make sure that your baby is safe and healthy and
reassure him with a quick “Everything is okay. Go to sleep.”
How long should my baby be sleeping?
This varies from child to child but some averages can be found in the chart below
Age
Nighttime Sleep
(hours)
Daytime Sleep
(hours)
Total Sleep
(hours)
1 month
8.5 (many naps)
7.5 (many naps)
16
3 months
6-10
5-9
15
6 months
10-12
3-4.5
14.5
9 months
11
3 (2 naps)
14
12 months
11
2.5 (2 naps)
13.5
18 months
11
2.5 (1-2 naps)
13.5
2 years
11
2 (1 nap)
13
3 years
10.5
1.5 (1 nap)
12
4 years
11.5
0
11.5