Newborn babies to sleep for anywhere between eight to 18 hours a day, but only for two to three hours at a time. Babies of 3-6 months to sleep for longer periods now as they need fewer night feeds.

A baby sleep expert has shared what a 'normal' sleep pattern looks like for a newborn baby. The charity is currently raising awareness as part of Safer Sleep Week, which runs from March 10 to 16.