A 2-Month-Old’s Sleep Schedule

Updated Jun 1st 2022 | 2 min read

Written By Mandy Treeby Chief Baby Sleep Consultant

At 2-months babies sleeping schedules are still – well, not very scheduled. Therefore, you may be wondering, “When will my 2-month-old sleep through the night?” or “How long should my 2-month-old’s nap be?”

Luckily, we’re here to help.

A Sample 2-Month-Old’s Sleep Schedule:

Here’s a sample of what a 2-month-old’s daily sleep schedule looks like with 5 naps or 4 naps.

Keep in mind these times are just examples – each baby is unique, but typically 2-month-olds are only awake 45 minutes-to-1 hour 45 minutes between sleeps.

Babies this young still need to develop their circadian rhythm and are eating a lot to keep growing. This means a lot of mini-sleeps instead of a solid chunk of sleep.

Soon you’ll be ready for sleep-coaching, though. To prepare, download the Smart Sleep Coach byPampers™.

This easy-to-use app offers step-by-step expert advice and AI-powered sleep tracking to create a personalized sleep schedule that helps you teach your baby to fall asleep on their own and stay asleep longer.

Sample Sleep Schedule for 2-Month-Olds with 5 Naps:

“Good morning!”	8:00 AM
Nap 1	9:15-10:15 AM	Awake: 1 hr. 15 mins. Nap: 1 hr.
Nap 2	11:30-12:45 PM	Awake: 1 hr. 15 mins. Nap: 1 hr. 15 mins.
Nap 3	2:00-3:15 PM	Awake: 1 hr. 15 mins. Nap: 1 hr. 15 mins.
Nap 4	4:30-5:45 PM	Awake: 1 hr. 15 mins. Nap: 1 hr. 15 mins.
Nap 5	7:15-7:45 PM	Awake: 1 hr. 30 mins. Nap: 30 mins.
Bedtime Routine	9:00 PM
“Good night!”	9:30 PM	Awake: 1 hr. 45 mins.

Sample Sleep Schedule for 2-Month-Olds with 4 Naps:

“Good morning!”	8:00 AM
Nap 1	9:15-10:45 AM	Awake: 1 hr. 15 mins. Nap: 1 hr. 30 mins.
Nap 2	12:00-1:30 PM	Awake: 1 hr. 15 mins. Nap: 1 hr. 30 mins.
Nap 3	3:00-4:30 PM	Awake: 1 hr. 30 mins. Nap: 1 hr. 30 mins.
Nap 4	6:00-6:30 PM	Awake: 1 hr. 30 mins. Nap: 30 mins.
Bedtime Routine	7:45 PM
“Good night!”	8:15 PM	Awake: 1 hr. 45 mins.

Q: Can a 2-month-old baby sleep through the night?

No. This is for two reasons:

Two-month-olds are growing very fast and wakeup often for nourishing meals.
Their circadian rhythms are still developing, and they don’t fully understand day and night. That will start to take shape around 3 months – the perfect time to start sleep coaching: an approach that helps teach your baby to fall asleep faster and sleep longer.

If you’re interested in learning more, check out the Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers ™ .

Q: How much should a 2-month-old sleep each day?

Ideally a 2-month-old sleeps 14.5 hours total over a 24-hour period.

Q: How much nighttime sleep for a 2-month-old?

About 9-12 hours with regular wakeups for feedings, diaper changes, and comfort.

Q: How much daytime sleep for a 2-month-old?

About 5-6 hours spread over 4-5 naps.

Q: What is a 2-month-old’s wake window?

Most 2-month-olds can be awake for 45 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes between sleeps.

Q: Is there a 2-month-old regression?

There’s no 2-month- sleep regression, though there may be one around the 4-month mark.

For more on sleep regressions, please read our article on why they happen, when to expect them, and how to handle them.