SLEEP & WAKE GUIDE
Sleep and awake time, by age.
Move the marker to your baby's age to see typical sleep, naps and wake windows — and what often comes next.
These are common patterns, not a fixed schedule. Every baby sleeps differently.
5 to 6 months
A rhythm takes shape
A clearer routine takes shape, with around three naps and longer, more predictable nights.
The ring illustrates the approximate share of a 24-hour day spent asleep versus awake. It is not a recommended daily schedule.
Naps a day
About 3 naps
Typical wake window
2–2.5 h
Night sleep
~6–8 h stretches
Approx. awake time
8–12 h / 24 h
Safe sleep basics
- Always place your baby on their back to sleep
- Use a firm, flat sleep surface with a fitted sheet
- Keep the sleep space clear of pillows, loose blankets, bumpers and soft toys
- For at least the first 6 months, keep your baby's sleep space in your room, but not in your bed
Coming next
Between seven and nine months, many babies move from three naps to two.
Sleep needs vary widely from baby to baby. Total sleep ranges are based on pediatric sleep guidance; nap counts and wake windows are common patterns, not targets or schedules. If you have concerns about your baby's sleep, please speak with your doctor, or contact us if you would like to connect with our in-house pediatrician.
Sleep-duration guidance: AASM
Safe-sleep guidance: American Academy of Pediatrics
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