
When considering if your baby is ready for sleep, consider how long ago their last feed and sleep was. Some babies will have 2 -3 longer sleeps per day, while others only need short sleeps.Įvery baby is different, and as you get to know your baby, you will begin to understand their tired signs.
#Example 3 month old daily schedule windows#
Example: 3 – 6 Month Old Awake Windows and RoutineĪs your baby matures, wake times during the day increase, and night sleeps lengthen. When you feel back on track, move back to your regular routine as soon as possible. Some days will go smoothly, but life happens, and disruptions like illness and busy days may impact your baby’s daily routine and awake windows, and that is ok. The most important part of establishing awake windows and routines is to be led by your baby's cues and tired signs. Each awake window includes the time taken to feed your baby and playtime. The average awake window for a 3 - 6 month old is between 1 and 1.5 hours.

It is ok to make changes based on your baby's tired signs.


Try to do them in the same sequence at the same time each day. Three activities comprise the core structure of your baby’s daily routine: feeding, playing and sleeping.
