Naps in the early months are often short and frequent.ģ-6 months: Naps should be offered after 1.5-2.5 hours of awake time. This is often just enough time to change a dirty diaper, feed your baby, snuggle and change another dirty diaper before they doze off. Here are some age-specific guidelines that I recommend:Ġ-3 months: The maximum awake time during the newborn stage is 60-90 minutes. Babies and children thrive on a routine, and you may notice things feeling easier once you have a good routine in place. During the first 4-5 months, I suggest following a routine rather than a strict schedule. Still struggling to understand sleep cues?Īlong with the sleep cues listed above, you may also use their age-appropriate awake windows as a guide to know when to offer their next sleep. When your baby is overtired, you may find that it takes longer to get your little one to settle and fall asleep. This “second wind” is definitely a sign that they are overtired. Overtired : Your baby may become inconsolable, show signs like red eyes or pulling at their ears. You can adjust and make it a bit shorter if needed, but always offer a consistent routine to help signal that it is bedtime. Now is the time to get your child in bed so they can fall asleep. Allow enough time so that you don't skip your regular bedtime routine. Time For Bed: This is when you will see more signs like yawning, red eyes, and fussing. Start working on your nap/bedtime routine now to get them to sleep before they are overtired.
Getting Sleepy: Baby may start being uninterested in toys or maybe even you looking off into space and giving cues like red eyebrows. So how do you know if your baby is tired? Here are a few sleep cues to look for: Being overtired is the #1 culprit for early morning wake-ups too.
How much awake time are they giving their child before offering a nap or bedtime? All too often, these awake windows are much too long.Īn overtired baby has a harder time calming, falling asleep and staying asleep. When exhausted parents reach out to me, one of the first questions I ask is about awake windows.
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