6-8 Month Sleep Schedule
Naps, wake windows, and bedtime
Total daily sleep
13-15 hours
6:30-7:30 PM
Bedtime
6:00-7:30 AM
Wake time
Night sleep
10-12 hours (0-1 wake-ups typical)
Naps (3)
Nap 18:30-9:00 AM · 45-60 minutes
Nap 212:30-1:00 PM · 60-90 minutes
Nap 33:30-4:00 PM · 30-45 minutes
Wake windows
2.5-3 hours between sleeps
Tips for this age
- •Establish a consistent bedtime routine (bath, story, cuddles) to signal sleep time
- •Babies may start dropping the third nap around 8 months—watch for tired cues
- •Continue safe sleep practices: firm surface, no pillows or blankets, room sharing recommended
- •Introduce white noise to mask household sounds and support deeper sleep
Common challenges
- •Sleep regression around 6 months due to developmental leaps
- •Teething discomfort affecting naps and night sleep
- •Increased separation anxiety at bedtime
- •Rolling in crib may disrupt sleep
What changes next
Around 8-9 months, most babies naturally transition to 2 naps. Watch for signs of readiness (resisting third nap, not tired at usual time) before making the change.
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