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Within this section you will find example schedules and tips to guide you in your parenting journey. What you won’t find here is an overload of information! Every family and child is different and therefore requires information that applies to your situation. Contact me for personalized guidance for your family. |
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A newborn’s awake time should only be around 45 minutes before they are off for another snooze. A little one can quickly become over-tired which leads to fussiness and crying. It is not recommended to sleep train a baby younger than 4 months but, you can establish little routines to help guide the process along. Newborns should always be attended to once crying, as you cannot spoil a baby.
Learn more about newborn sleep with a Happy Sleep Guide and how it would be a great way to empower you as a parent. You will receive a 60-minute consultation where we talk about sleep cycles, tired cues, guidance on an ideal schedule, methods to begin once your newborn is ready, how to have a healthy baby, plus six support emails that never expire. A Happy Sleep Workbook is also a great resource that provides you with a guide to set up the sleeping puzzle. Newborn sleep can be a roller coater to figure out so, stop wondering and get sleep guidance for healthy and happy sleep habits for your baby. Reach out via the Contact Me form to learn more or get started. A rested baby is a happy baby! |
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Welcome to life with a newborn! There are so many changes ahead and this is for you take a peek of a typical day. There is no ‘right’ way in the beginning. Expect many wake-ups at night, lots of diapers, feeding, and naps!
The number one tip is to watch your baby’s awake time. From birth to 2 months old, their awake time should be around 45 mins to 1 hour. Watch for sleepy cues, such as rubbing eyes, becoming disinterested in activity, and turning their head to the side in search of food. This is only an example! The best method is to keep to keep track of wake, eat, and sleep times to figure out the best schedule for you. Once your baby wakes, be sure to watch the clock and have them sleeping again within 45 mins to 1 hour. A day with a newborn (birth to 8 weeks) 6:00 am – Feed, diaper, sleep 9:00 am – Feed, awake time 10:00 am – Nap (about 30-60 mins) 11:00 am – Feed, awake time 12:15 pm – Nap (30-60 mins) 1:30 pm – Feed, awake time 2:30 pm – Nap (30 – 60 mins) 3:30 pm – Feed, awake time 5:00 pm – Nap (30 – 60 mins) 6:30 pm – Feed, awake time 7:30 pm – Short nap (20 – 30 mins) 8:00 pm – Feed, awake time 9:30 pm – Short nap (20 – 30 mins) 10:00 pm – Feed and sleep *Possibly 3 night feedings Need guidance to figure out your baby’s best routine? Get in touch here to learn how to start healthy routines early on and avoid sleep training. |
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Example Schedule - 3 to 6 months old |
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This is a huge transition time for your little one. They will be growing and learning at a rapid pace, which leads to milestones and regressions. The best method when figuring out a schedule is to watch the clock and have them sleeping again within 1.5 to 2 hours.
Remember, this is only an example! The best method is to keep to keep track of wake, eat, and sleep times to figure out the best schedule for you. This is only an example! The best method is to keep to keep track of wake, eat, and sleep times to figure out the best schedule for you. Once your baby wakes, be sure to watch the clock and have them sleeping again within 45 mins to 1 hour. A day with a 3 to 6 month old 7:00 am – Wake and feed 7:30 am – “Play” 8:30 am – Nap 10:00 am – Feed, play 11:30 am – Nap 1:00 pm – Feed, play 3:00 pm– Nap 4:00 pm– Feed, play 5:30 – Short nap 6:30 – Dinner 7:30 – Begin “bedtime routine” 8:00 – Feed, book, bed 8:30 – Goal to be asleep + night feeds Need guidance to figure out your baby’s best routine? Get in touch here to learn how to start healthy routines early on and avoid sleep training. Yes, it is possible! |
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Example Schedule - 6 to 8 months old |
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A day with a 6 to 8 month old
This is only an example! The best method is to keep to keep track of wake, eat, and sleep times to figure out the best schedule for you. Once your baby wakes, be sure to watch the clock and have them sleeping again within 2.5 to 3.5 hours. Naps may vary from two to four naps per day. 6:30 am – Wake-up, feed 7:45 am – Breakfast, some solids if starting 8:30 am – Nap (about 1 hour) 10:00 am – Feed 11:30 am – Nap (typically 30-45 mins) 1:00 pm– Feed 2:00 pm – Nap (typically 30-45 mins) 4:00 pm – Feed 4:30 – Short nap (30 mins) 5:00 – Dinner 6:00 – Bedtime routine 6:30 – Feed, book, bed 7:00 – Goal to be asleep *possible night feed Need guidance about your child’s routine or nap schedule? Get in touch here to learn more about the timing of naps. |
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Example Schedule - 9 to 12 months old |
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Keep in mind that this is an example. It’s still important to watch your baby’s sleeping cues along with their awake window. Your child’s schedule may look like this but it may not! If you need help figuring out what’s best for your child, don’t hesitate to book a free call with me with the link at the top of the page.
7:00/8:00 – Wake and breakfast (eat, play, sleep routine) 9:00/9:30 – Morning nap (using a nap routine) 12:00/12:30 – Mid-day nap 15:00 – Afternoon nap 5:00 – Dinner 6:15/6:30 – Begin bedtime routine 7:00 –Bed |
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Example Schedule - 13 months+ |
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A day with a 13 month old
Again, this is only an example! This will become a typical schedule until around 15 to 18 months when another nap is dropped. It’s still important to watch the clock and have them sleeping again around 3.5 hours. 7:00 am – Wake-up 7:15/7:30 am – Breakfast 9:30 – Snack 10:00 –Nap 12:00 pm – Lunch 2:00 pm –Nap 3:30 pm – Snack 5:30 pm – Dinner 6:30 pm – Bedtime routine 7:00 pm – Bedtime Need guidance about your child’s routine or nap schedule? Get in touch here to learn more about the timing of naps. |
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NOOO! Are you hearing this often these days? What a time for learning independence, but one thing is for sure, sleeping is not to be forgotten. It may seem like your child has a lot of energy but getting enough sleep is crucial at this age. If you are dealing with a cranky toddler, think about how much sleep they are getting. For a toddler, 1 to 3 years, they will be able to handle an awake time of 4 to 6 hours before needing sleep again.
A day with a Toddler (2 to 5 years) A two nap schedule will become a typical schedule until around 15 to 18 months when another nap is dropped. It’s still important to watch the clock and have them sleeping again around 3.5 hours. Dropping another nap varies from child to child. If you child is not sleeping for the afternoon nap or struggling to sleep, then it’s time to consider going to a one nap schedule. Awake time increases to 4 to 6 hours by 2 years old. 
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