Sleep Schedule For 8 Month Old
| Age | Wake Windows |
|---|---|
| 8 month old | 120 - 210 minutes |
Sleep schedules vary by age and the period of time between naps increases as your baby gets older. Wake windows can help parents because it helps you align your baby's natural rhythms to promote better sleep.
Wake windows vary by age and get longer as your baby gets older and needs less sleep. Learn more about what wake windows are.
Basic Wake Window Example
For example a 8 month old baby will have a wake window of 120 - 210 minutes. If your baby has a 120 minute wake window and wakes up from her first nap at 2:00 PM you will know her nap time will be around 4:00 PM.
Full Sleep Schedule Example
Based on a 8 month old baby with a 120 - 210 minute wake window, here is a full sleep schedule example:
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Awake |
| 9:00 AM | Nap |
| 11:00 AM | Awake |
| 1:00 PM | Nap |
| 3:00 PM | Awake |
| 5:00 PM | Nap |
| 7:00 PM | Awake |
| 9:00 PM | Nap |
When should you change your baby's sleep schedule?
Every baby is different and will have their own sleep schedule. Your baby will let you know when they are ready to stay awake for longer stretches of time.
If your baby isn't showing sleep cues or resisting naps it is likely they are ready for a longer wake window. Just remember this may be temporary based on babies development and could be a sleep regression.
