Baby Sleep Schedules by Age
Evidence-based sleep planning guides for babies from newborn to 12 months. Find age-appropriate wake windows, nap schedules, and bedtime routines backed by AAP and Sleep Foundation guidelines.
⚠️ Medical Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. These schedules are general planning guidelines. Every baby develops differently. Always consult your pediatrician before making changes to your baby's sleep routine.
Newborn Sleep Schedule
Sleep guidance for 0-3 week babies. Wake windows: 30-60 minutes, 6-8+ naps per day. Navigate the fourth trimester with evidence-based approaches.
1 Month Old Sleep Schedule
Sleep planning for 4-7 week babies. Wake windows: 45-90 minutes, 5-7 naps per day. Support developing circadian rhythms during this critical period.
2 Month Old Sleep Schedule
Sleep guidance for 8-11 week babies. Wake windows: 60-90 minutes, 4-5 naps per day. Watch for emerging sleep patterns and longer night stretches.
3 Month Old Sleep Schedule
Sleep planning for 12-16 week babies. Wake windows: 75-120 minutes, 4 naps per day. Navigate the 3-4 month transition with developing sleep foundations.
4 Month Old Sleep Schedule
Sleep guidance for 16-20 week babies. Wake windows: 90-120 minutes, 3-4 naps per day. Support your baby through the 4-month sleep regression.
5 Month Old Sleep Schedule
Sleep planning for 20-24 week babies. Wake windows: 2-3 hours, 3 naps per day. Post-regression stabilization with emerging sleep independence.
6 Month Old Sleep Schedule
Sleep guidance for 24-28 week babies. Wake windows: 2-3 hours, 2-3 naps per day. Navigate the 3-to-2 nap transition with starting solids.
7 Month Old Sleep Schedule
Sleep planning for 28-32 week babies. Wake windows: 2.5-3.5 hours, 2-3 naps per day. Support through nap transitions and emerging separation awareness.
8 Month Old Sleep Schedule
Sleep guidance for 32-36 week babies. Wake windows: 2.5-3.5 hours, 2 naps per day. Navigate the 8-10 month sleep regression with new mobility skills.
9 Month Old Sleep Schedule
Sleep planning for 36-40 week babies. Wake windows: 2.5-3.5 hours, 2 naps per day. Support through standing/pulling up milestones and separation anxiety.
10 Month Old Sleep Schedule
Sleep guidance for 40-44 week babies. Wake windows: 2.5-3.5 hours, 2 naps per day. Navigate cruising milestones while maintaining consistent sleep patterns.
11 Month Old Sleep Schedule
Sleep planning for 44-48 week babies. Wake windows: 3-4 hours, 2 naps per day. Address nap resistance while approaching the first birthday transition.
12 Month Old Sleep Schedule
Sleep guidance for 48-52 week babies. Wake windows: 3-4 hours, 2 naps per day. First birthday sleep considerations and 12-month regression support.
Evidence-Based Resources
Our sleep schedules are informed by guidelines from leading pediatric and sleep research organizations:
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) - Evidence-based pediatric sleep recommendations
- National Sleep Foundation - Sleep duration and quality guidelines for infants
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