Sleep Schedules

Recommended sleep schedules, nap transitions, and wake windows by age from newborn to school-age.

150 articles in this topic

Newborn Sleep Schedule: Naps, Bedtime, and Wake Windows

Sample sleep schedule for a newborn including nap times, bedtime, wake windows, and total sleep needs.

1 Month Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Bedtime, and Wake Windows

Sample sleep schedule for a 1 month old including nap times, bedtime, wake windows, and total sleep needs.

2 Month Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Bedtime, and Wake Windows

Sample sleep schedule for a 2 month old including nap times, bedtime, wake windows, and total sleep needs.

3 Month Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Bedtime, and Wake Windows

Sample sleep schedule for a 3 month old including nap times, bedtime, wake windows, and total sleep needs.

4 Month Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Bedtime, and Wake Windows

Sample sleep schedule for a 4 month old including nap times, bedtime, wake windows, and total sleep needs.

5 Month Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Bedtime, and Wake Windows

Sample sleep schedule for a 5 month old including nap times, bedtime, wake windows, and total sleep needs.

6 Month Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Bedtime, and Wake Windows

Sample sleep schedule for a 6 month old including nap times, bedtime, wake windows, and total sleep needs.

7 Month Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Bedtime, and Wake Windows

Sample sleep schedule for a 7 month old including nap times, bedtime, wake windows, and total sleep needs.

8 Month Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Bedtime, and Wake Windows

Sample sleep schedule for a 8 month old including nap times, bedtime, wake windows, and total sleep needs.

9 Month Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Bedtime, and Wake Windows

Sample sleep schedule for a 9 month old including nap times, bedtime, wake windows, and total sleep needs.

10 Month Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Bedtime, and Wake Windows

Sample sleep schedule for a 10 month old including nap times, bedtime, wake windows, and total sleep needs.

11 Month Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Bedtime, and Wake Windows

Sample sleep schedule for a 11 month old including nap times, bedtime, wake windows, and total sleep needs.

12 Month Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Bedtime, and Wake Windows

Sample sleep schedule for a 12 month old including nap times, bedtime, wake windows, and total sleep needs.

1 Year Old Sleep Schedule: What to Expect

Ideal sleep schedule for a 1 year old with bedtime, nap recommendations, and signs they are getting enough sleep.

2 Year Old Sleep Schedule: What to Expect

Ideal sleep schedule for a 2 year old with bedtime, nap recommendations, and signs they are getting enough sleep.

3 Year Old Sleep Schedule: What to Expect

Ideal sleep schedule for a 3 year old with bedtime, nap recommendations, and signs they are getting enough sleep.

4 Year Old Sleep Schedule: What to Expect

Ideal sleep schedule for a 4 year old with bedtime, nap recommendations, and signs they are getting enough sleep.

5 Year Old Sleep Schedule: What to Expect

Ideal sleep schedule for a 5 year old with bedtime, nap recommendations, and signs they are getting enough sleep.

Newborn Wake Windows: How Long Between Naps

Recommended wake windows for a newborn and how to tell when they are ready for sleep.

1 Month Old Wake Windows: How Long Between Naps

Recommended wake windows for a 1 month old and how to tell when they are ready for sleep.

2 Month Old Wake Windows: How Long Between Naps

Recommended wake windows for a 2 month old and how to tell when they are ready for sleep.

3 Month Old Wake Windows: How Long Between Naps

Recommended wake windows for a 3 month old and how to tell when they are ready for sleep.

4 Month Old Wake Windows: How Long Between Naps

Recommended wake windows for a 4 month old and how to tell when they are ready for sleep.

5 Month Old Wake Windows: How Long Between Naps

Recommended wake windows for a 5 month old and how to tell when they are ready for sleep.

6 Month Old Wake Windows: How Long Between Naps

Recommended wake windows for a 6 month old and how to tell when they are ready for sleep.

7 Month Old Wake Windows: How Long Between Naps

Recommended wake windows for a 7 month old and how to tell when they are ready for sleep.

8 Month Old Wake Windows: How Long Between Naps

Recommended wake windows for a 8 month old and how to tell when they are ready for sleep.

9 Month Old Wake Windows: How Long Between Naps

Recommended wake windows for a 9 month old and how to tell when they are ready for sleep.

10 Month Old Wake Windows: How Long Between Naps

Recommended wake windows for a 10 month old and how to tell when they are ready for sleep.

11 Month Old Wake Windows: How Long Between Naps

Recommended wake windows for a 11 month old and how to tell when they are ready for sleep.

12 Month Old Wake Windows: How Long Between Naps

Recommended wake windows for a 12 month old and how to tell when they are ready for sleep.

Toddler Wake Windows: How Long Between Naps

Recommended wake windows for a toddler and how to tell when they are ready for sleep.

2 Year Old Wake Windows: How Long Between Naps

Recommended wake windows for a 2 year old and how to tell when they are ready for sleep.

Ideal Bedtime By Age

Guide to ideal bedtime by age for babies and toddlers, with sample times and adjustment tips.

Earliest Safe Bedtime

Guide to earliest safe bedtime for babies and toddlers, with sample times and adjustment tips.

Latest Safe Bedtime

Guide to latest safe bedtime for babies and toddlers, with sample times and adjustment tips.

Bedtime Too Late Signs

Guide to bedtime too late signs for babies and toddlers, with sample times and adjustment tips.

Bedtime Too Early Signs

Guide to bedtime too early signs for babies and toddlers, with sample times and adjustment tips.

How To Move Bedtime Earlier

Guide to how to move bedtime earlier for babies and toddlers, with sample times and adjustment tips.

How To Move Bedtime Later

Guide to how to move bedtime later for babies and toddlers, with sample times and adjustment tips.

Bedtime Calculator By Age

Guide to bedtime calculator by age for babies and toddlers, with sample times and adjustment tips.

Flexible Bedtime Schedule

Guide to flexible bedtime schedule for babies and toddlers, with sample times and adjustment tips.

Clock Based Vs Wake Window Schedule

Guide to clock based vs wake window schedule for babies and toddlers, with sample times and adjustment tips.

Baby Waking At 5Am

Why your child is baby waking at 5am and step-by-step strategies to fix it.

Baby Waking At 4Am

Why your child is baby waking at 4am and step-by-step strategies to fix it.

Baby Waking Before 6Am

Why your child is baby waking before 6am and step-by-step strategies to fix it.

Toddler Waking Too Early

Why your child is toddler waking too early and step-by-step strategies to fix it.

Early Morning Waking Causes

Why your child is early morning waking causes and step-by-step strategies to fix it.

Early Morning Waking Fixes

Why your child is early morning waking fixes and step-by-step strategies to fix it.

Early Wake Up Vs Night Waking

Why your child is early wake up vs night waking and step-by-step strategies to fix it.

How To Push Morning Wake Time Later

Why your child is how to push morning wake time later and step-by-step strategies to fix it.

Wake To Sleep Method

Why your child is wake to sleep method and step-by-step strategies to fix it.

Ok To Wake Clock Guide

Why your child is ok to wake clock guide and step-by-step strategies to fix it.

Breastfed Baby Schedule: Sample Times and Tips

A realistic breastfed baby schedule with flexibility built in, including nap times and bedtime.

Formula Fed Baby Schedule: Sample Times and Tips

A realistic formula fed baby schedule with flexibility built in, including nap times and bedtime.

Daycare Baby Schedule: Sample Times and Tips

A realistic daycare baby schedule with flexibility built in, including nap times and bedtime.

Stay at Home Schedule: Sample Times and Tips

A realistic stay at home schedule with flexibility built in, including nap times and bedtime.

Working Parent Schedule: Sample Times and Tips

A realistic working parent schedule with flexibility built in, including nap times and bedtime.

One Nap Schedule: Sample Times and Tips

A realistic one nap schedule with flexibility built in, including nap times and bedtime.

Two Nap Schedule: Sample Times and Tips

A realistic two nap schedule with flexibility built in, including nap times and bedtime.

Three Nap Schedule: Sample Times and Tips

A realistic three nap schedule with flexibility built in, including nap times and bedtime.

Four Nap Schedule: Sample Times and Tips

A realistic four nap schedule with flexibility built in, including nap times and bedtime.

No Nap Schedule: Sample Times and Tips

A realistic no nap schedule with flexibility built in, including nap times and bedtime.

How Much Sleep Does a Newborn Need?

Total sleep needs for a newborn, broken down by daytime and nighttime hours.

How Much Sleep Does a 3 Month Old Need?

Total sleep needs for a 3 month old, broken down by daytime and nighttime hours.

How Much Sleep Does a 6 Month Old Need?

Total sleep needs for a 6 month old, broken down by daytime and nighttime hours.

How Much Sleep Does a 9 Month Old Need?

Total sleep needs for a 9 month old, broken down by daytime and nighttime hours.

How Much Sleep Does a 12 Month Old Need?

Total sleep needs for a 12 month old, broken down by daytime and nighttime hours.

How Much Sleep Does a 18 Month Old Need?

Total sleep needs for a 18 month old, broken down by daytime and nighttime hours.

How Much Sleep Does a 2 Year Old Need?

Total sleep needs for a 2 year old, broken down by daytime and nighttime hours.

How Much Sleep Does a 3 Year Old Need?

Total sleep needs for a 3 year old, broken down by daytime and nighttime hours.

How Much Sleep Does a 4 Year Old Need?

Total sleep needs for a 4 year old, broken down by daytime and nighttime hours.

How Much Sleep Does a 5 Year Old Need?

Total sleep needs for a 5 year old, broken down by daytime and nighttime hours.

Overtired Baby Schedule Fix

How to build and adjust a overtired baby schedule fix for better sleep outcomes.

Undertired Baby Schedule Fix

How to build and adjust a undertired baby schedule fix for better sleep outcomes.

Schedule For Early Riser

How to build and adjust a schedule for early riser for better sleep outcomes.

Schedule For Late Bedtime

How to build and adjust a schedule for late bedtime for better sleep outcomes.

Split Schedule For Parents

How to build and adjust a split schedule for parents for better sleep outcomes.

Consistent Schedule Benefits

How to build and adjust a consistent schedule benefits for better sleep outcomes.

When To Switch Schedules

How to build and adjust a when to switch schedules for better sleep outcomes.

Schedule During Sleep Training

How to build and adjust a schedule during sleep training for better sleep outcomes.

Schedule During Regression

How to build and adjust a schedule during regression for better sleep outcomes.

Schedule After Time Change

How to build and adjust a schedule after time change for better sleep outcomes.

Schedule For Travel

How to build and adjust a schedule for travel for better sleep outcomes.

Schedule For Twins

How to build and adjust a schedule for twins for better sleep outcomes.

Feeding And Sleep Schedule Combined

How to build and adjust a feeding and sleep schedule combined for better sleep outcomes.

Sleep Eat Play Schedule

How to build and adjust a sleep eat play schedule for better sleep outcomes.

Eat Play Sleep Schedule

How to build and adjust a eat play sleep schedule for better sleep outcomes.

Dream Feed Schedule

How to build and adjust a dream feed schedule for better sleep outcomes.

Cluster Feeding Schedule

How to build and adjust a cluster feeding schedule for better sleep outcomes.

Night Feed Schedule By Age

How to build and adjust a night feed schedule by age for better sleep outcomes.

Dropping Night Feeds Schedule

How to build and adjust a dropping night feeds schedule for better sleep outcomes.

Schedule For Reflux Baby

How to build and adjust a schedule for reflux baby for better sleep outcomes.

Split Schedule for Working Parents

Step-by-step guide to split schedule for working parents to help your baby sleep better.

Sleep Schedule for a Short Napper

Step-by-step guide to schedule for short napper to help your baby sleep better.

Sleep Schedule for a Long Napper

Step-by-step guide to schedule for long napper to help your baby sleep better.

Sleep Schedule for an Early Bird Baby

Step-by-step guide to schedule for early bird baby to help your baby sleep better.

Sleep Schedule for a Night Owl Baby

Step-by-step guide to schedule for night owl baby to help your baby sleep better.

Sleep Schedule for a High Sleep Needs Baby

Step-by-step guide to schedule for high sleep needs to help your baby sleep better.

Sleep Schedule for a Low Sleep Needs Baby

Step-by-step guide to schedule for low sleep needs to help your baby sleep better.

Adjusting Your Schedule After a Regression

Step-by-step guide to schedule adjustment after regression to help your baby sleep better.

Adjusting Your Schedule After a Nap Transition

Step-by-step guide to schedule adjustment after nap transition to help your baby sleep better.

Monthly Sleep Schedule for a Breastfed Baby

Step-by-step guide to schedule for breastfed baby by month to help your baby sleep better.

Monthly Sleep Schedule for a Formula Fed Baby

Step-by-step guide to schedule for formula fed baby by month to help your baby sleep better.

Sleep Schedule with Two Under Two

Step-by-step guide to two under two sleep schedule to help your baby sleep better.

Managing Bedtime with Three Kids

Step-by-step guide to three kids bedtime schedule to help your baby sleep better.

Sleep Schedule for School Age Children

Step-by-step guide to school age sleep schedule to help your baby sleep better.

Sleep Schedule for Kindergartners

Step-by-step guide to kindergarten sleep schedule to help your baby sleep better.

Sleep Schedule for Preschoolers

Step-by-step guide to preschool sleep schedule to help your baby sleep better.

Weekend vs Weekday Sleep Schedule

Step-by-step guide to weekend vs weekday schedule to help your baby sleep better.

Flexible vs Strict Sleep Schedule: Which Works Better?

Step-by-step guide to flexible schedule vs strict schedule to help your baby sleep better.

Wake Window Based Schedule: How to Build One

Step-by-step guide to wake window based schedule to help your baby sleep better.

Clock Based Sleep Schedule Guide

Step-by-step guide to clock based schedule guide to help your baby sleep better.

Sleep Schedule for a Colicky Baby

Step-by-step guide to schedule for colic baby to help your baby sleep better.

Sleep Schedule for a Reflux Baby by Age

Step-by-step guide to schedule for reflux baby by age to help your baby sleep better.

Sleep Schedule When Baby Is Sick

Step-by-step guide to schedule when sick to help your baby sleep better.

Adjusting Schedule During a Growth Spurt

Step-by-step guide to schedule during growth spurt to help your baby sleep better.

Adjusting Schedule During a Developmental Leap

Step-by-step guide to schedule during leap to help your baby sleep better.

How to Track Your Baby's Sleep Totals

Step-by-step guide to sleep totals tracker to help your baby sleep better.

Wake Window Chart by Age: Printable Guide

Step-by-step guide to wake window chart printable to help your baby sleep better.

Nap and Bedtime Calculator: Find the Right Times

Step-by-step guide to nap and bedtime calculator to help your baby sleep better.

Finding Your Baby's Optimal Bedtime Window

Step-by-step guide to optimal bedtime window to help your baby sleep better.

Sleep Schedule That Works with Daycare

Step-by-step guide to schedule for daycare kids to help your baby sleep better.

How to Adjust Your Schedule for Daycare Naps

Step-by-step guide to adjusting schedule for daycare to help your baby sleep better.

Daycare Nap Cap Strategy for Better Nighttime Sleep

Step-by-step guide to daycare nap cap strategy to help your baby sleep better.

Schedule When Baby Takes One Long Nap

Step-by-step guide to schedule for one long nap to help your baby sleep better.

Schedule When Baby Takes Two Short Naps

Step-by-step guide to schedule for two short naps to help your baby sleep better.

Schedule for a Catnapper Baby

Step-by-step guide to schedule for catnapper to help your baby sleep better.

How to Build a Sleep Schedule from Scratch

Step-by-step guide to how to build a sleep schedule to help your baby sleep better.

When to Throw Out the Schedule and Start Over

Step-by-step guide to when to abandon the schedule to help your baby sleep better.

Best Sleep Schedule for 4 to 6 Month Olds

Step-by-step guide to schedule for 4 to 6 month old to help your baby sleep better.

Best Sleep Schedule for 6 to 9 Month Olds

Step-by-step guide to schedule for 6 to 9 month old to help your baby sleep better.

Best Sleep Schedule for 9 to 12 Month Olds

Step-by-step guide to schedule for 9 to 12 month old to help your baby sleep better.

Best Sleep Schedule for 12 to 18 Month Olds

Step-by-step guide to schedule for 12 to 18 month old to help your baby sleep better.

Best Sleep Schedule for 18 to 24 Month Olds

Step-by-step guide to schedule for 18 to 24 month old to help your baby sleep better.

Best Sleep Schedule for 24 to 36 Month Olds

Step-by-step guide to schedule for 24 to 36 month old to help your baby sleep better.

Summer Sleep Schedule Adjustments

Step-by-step guide to schedule for summer months to help your baby sleep better.

Winter Sleep Schedule Adjustments

Step-by-step guide to schedule for winter months to help your baby sleep better.

Getting Back on Schedule After Vacation

Step-by-step guide to schedule after vacation to help your baby sleep better.

Getting Back on Schedule After Illness

Step-by-step guide to schedule after illness to help your baby sleep better.

Sample Eat Play Sleep Schedule by Age

Step-by-step guide to sample schedule eat play sleep to help your baby sleep better.

Sample Sleep Schedule with Baby Activities

Step-by-step guide to sample schedule with activities to help your baby sleep better.

Sample Sleep Schedule for First Time Parents

Step-by-step guide to sample schedule first time parents to help your baby sleep better.

Sleep Schedule Troubleshooting Guide

Step-by-step guide to schedule troubleshooting guide to help your baby sleep better.

5 Signs Your Baby's Schedule Needs Adjusting

Step-by-step guide to signs schedule needs adjusting to help your baby sleep better.

Aligning Your Schedule with Sleep Training

Step-by-step guide to schedule and sleep training alignment to help your baby sleep better.

How to Fix a Late Bedtime

Step-by-step guide to schedule for late bedtime baby to help your baby sleep better.

Schedule Adjustments to Fix Split Nights

Step-by-step guide to schedule for split night fix to help your baby sleep better.

Schedule Adjustments to Fix Early Morning Waking

Step-by-step guide to schedule for early morning waking fix to help your baby sleep better.

Sleep Schedule Tip #150: Quick Adjustment Guide

Quick sleep schedule adjustment tip #150 for parents.