Updated Jul 4th 2022
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Parents of 6-month-olds may be wondering, “What is a sleep schedule for 6-month-olds?” Well, we’re here to answer all your questions, including “How many hours should my 6-month-old sleep during the day.” We have you covered.
By now your babies’ circadian rhythms have firmed up and they have the power to self-soothe – that is, calm and relax themselves to fall asleep alone. If you’re struggling with sleep, check out the Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers™ app. It’s a powerful tool that will guide you step by step to sleep success.
Every baby’s unique, including your own. Focus less on the specific clock times and more on wake windows – the amount of time your baby is awake between naps or their last nap and bedtime.
Wake windows are a fundamental driver of sleep. Learn more about how they work by downloading the Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers™ app. It automatically tracks wake windows when you enter sleeps and adjusts your baby’s recommended schedule to optimize for overnight sleep.
| “Good morning!” | 6:30 AM | |
| Nap 1 | 8:30-9:45 AM |
Awake: 2 hrs.
Nap: 1 hr. 15 mins. |
| Nap 2 | 12:00-1:30 PM |
Awake: 2 hrs. 30 mins.
Nap: 1.5 hr. |
| Nap 3 | 4:00-4:30 PM |
Awake 2 hrs. 30 mins.
Nap: 30 mins. |
| Bedtime Routine | 6:30PM | |
| “Good night” | 7:15 PM | Awake: 2 hrs. 45 mins. |
Sometimes, though not always. There are a few factors at play:
A 6-month-old is typically awake 2-3 hours between naps or a nap and bedtime.
About 14-hours over a 24-hour period.
About 11-12 hours is a good goal.
Six-month-olds typically get about 2.5-3 hours of nap time across 3 naps.
No, although sleep could still be off track if your baby is still learning the skills to fall asleep independently.