Updated Jun 1st 2022
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A 2-Month-Old’s Sleep Schedule
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.