Sleep Schedules

Nap Schedules by Age

The actual schedules we used from 2 months to 18 months. We were flexible up to 30 minutes on either side of each listed time. Not perfect, just consistent.

Important note

These are the schedules that worked for our baby. Every baby is different. Use these as a starting point and adjust based on your child's cues. The times are approximate - we were flexible 30 minutes either way.

2 Months Old

6:00 AM Eat + Wake Up
7:00 AM Nap
8:45 AM Eat / Floor Time / Play
10:00 AM Nap
11:45 AM Eat / Floor Time / Play
1:00 PM Nap
2:45 PM Eat / Floor Time / Play
4:00 PM Nap
5:45 PM Eat / Floor Time / Play
7:00 PM Nap
8:15 PM Eat / Floor Time / Play
9:30 PM Go To Bed

3 Months Old

6:30 AM Eat + Wake Up
7:45 AM Nap
9:00 AM Eat / Floor Time / Play
10:30 AM Nap
12:00 PM Eat / Floor Time / Play
1:30 PM Nap
3:00 PM Eat / Floor Time / Play
4:30 PM Nap
5:30 PM Eat / Floor Time / Play
6:30 PM Last Feed
7:30 PM Go To Bed

4 Months Old

7:00 AM Eat + Wake Up
8:15 AM Nap
9:45 AM Eat / Floor Time / Play
11:15 AM Nap
12:45 PM Eat / Floor Time / Play
2:15 PM Nap
3:15 PM Eat / Floor Time / Play
4:30 PM Nap
5:00 PM Eat / Floor Time / Play
6:30 PM Last Feed
7:00 PM Go To Bed

5 Months Old

7:00 AM Eat + Wake Up
8:45 AM Nap
10:45 AM Eat / Floor Time / Play
12:30 PM Nap
2:30 PM Eat / Floor Time / Play
4:30 PM Nap
5:00 PM Eat / Floor Time / Play
6:30 PM Last Feed
7:00 PM Go To Bed

6 Months Old

This is when we transitioned to 2 naps.

7:00 AM Eat + Wake Up
9:30 AM Nap
11:30 AM Eat / Floor Time / Play
2:00 PM Nap
4:00 PM Eat / Floor Time / Play
6:30 PM Bedtime Ritual / Wind Down
7:00 PM Go To Bed

12 Months Old

6:30 AM Eat + Wake Up
10:30 AM Nap
12:00 PM Eat / Floor Time / Play
3:00 PM Nap
4:00 PM Eat / Floor Time / Play
6:30 PM Bedtime Ritual / Wind Down
7:00 PM Go To Bed

15 Months Old

Transitioning to 1 nap.

6:30 AM Eat + Wake Up
11:00 AM Nap
2:00 PM Eat / Floor Time / Play
6:30 PM Bedtime Ritual / Wind Down
7:00 PM Go To Bed

18 Months Old

6:30 AM Eat + Wake Up
12:00 PM Nap
2:00 PM Eat / Floor Time / Play
6:30 PM Bedtime Ritual / Wind Down
7:00 PM Go To Bed

Key principles

  • Consistency over perfection. The schedule doesn't have to be exact - 30 minutes either way is fine.
  • Watch for sleep cues. If baby is showing tired signs earlier, put them down earlier.
  • The bedtime is sacred. Daytime naps can be flexible; bedtime less so.
  • Transitions take time. Moving from 3 naps to 2, or 2 to 1, can be rocky. Give it a week or two.

Not gospel

If your baby isn't following this exactly, that's okay. These are guidelines, not rules. Some babies need more sleep, some need less. Follow your baby's cues.

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