Daily Schedule for Infants 2-3 Months Old
Feeding Schedule
- The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends feeding approximately every 3-4 hours, taking 3-4 oz per feeding, for infants aged 2-3 months 1, 2, 3
- Infants aged 2-3 months are expected to have 6-8 feedings in a 24-hour period, including nighttime feeds 1
- Only breastmilk or formula should be offered to infants at this age, with no complementary foods, juice, cow's milk, or other beverages 1, 2
- The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against bottle propping and recommends holding the infant during all feedings 1
Sleep Patterns
- The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends a total sleep requirement of 14-17 hours per 24-hour period, including naps, for infants aged 2-3 months 1, 2, 3, 4
- Sleep will be distributed in multiple shorter bouts throughout day and night, typically lasting 30 minutes to 4 hours, with most infants waking at least once during the night 4
Sleep Environment Strategies
- Expose infants to natural bright light during daytime hours and darkness at night to help establish circadian rhythm development 4
- Implement a 12-hour light/12-hour dark schedule to accelerate establishment of day-night sleep-wake cycles 4
- Avoid keeping infants in constant dim light, as it delays proper sleep-wake cycle establishment 4
Physical Activity and Movement
- The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends providing at least 30 minutes of supervised tummy time spread throughout the day for infants aged 2-3 months 1, 2, 3
- Engage in a variety of interactive activities and floor-based play, and limit time restrained in devices to no more than 1 hour at a time 1, 2