Baby Sleep Schedules
Babies and toddlers need predictable, age-appropriate sleep — but the right schedule changes dramatically every few months. Pick the age below for total sleep needs, nap counts, wake windows, and a sample routine based on pediatric sleep research and AAP guidance.
Schedules by Age
Newborn (0-4 Weeks)
14–17 hours total / day
4–7 naps · 8–9h overnight
1 Month Old
14–17 hours total / day
4–6 naps · 8–10h overnight
2 Months Old
14–17 hours total / day
4–5 naps · 9–11h overnight
3 Months Old
14–17 hours total / day
3–4 naps · 9–11h overnight
4 Months Old
12–16 hours total / day
3–4 naps · 10–12h overnight
5 Months Old
12–15 hours total / day
3 naps · 10–12h overnight
6 Months Old
12–15 hours total / day
2–3 naps · 10–12h overnight
7 Months Old
12–15 hours total / day
2–3 naps · 10–12h overnight
8 Months Old
12–15 hours total / day
2 naps · 10–12h overnight
9 Months Old
12–15 hours total / day
2 naps · 10–12h overnight
10 Months Old
12–15 hours total / day
2 naps · 10–12h overnight
11 Months Old
12–15 hours total / day
2 naps · 10–12h overnight
12 Months Old (1 Year)
11–14 hours total / day
1–2 naps · 10–12h overnight
13 Months Old
11–14 hours total / day
2 naps · 10–12h overnight
14 Months Old
11–14 hours total / day
1–2 naps · 10–12h overnight
15 Months Old
11–14 hours total / day
1–2 naps · 10–12h overnight
18 Months Old (1.5 Years)
11–14 hours total / day
1 nap · 10–12h overnight
2 Years Old
11–14 hours total / day
1 nap · 10–12h overnight
3 Years Old
10–13 hours total / day
0–1 naps · 10–12h overnight
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The information provided by Sleep Stack is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or sleep disorder. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Reviewed by Dr. Sarah Mitchell, PhD — Board-Certified Sleep Medicine · Last reviewed · Full disclaimer