Baby Sleep Schedule Generator
Medically reviewed by Safi Ullah Khan
4 months: wake window 90–150 min. common practice, not an official standard. Typical naps: 3–4.
If wake-up is 07:00, the next nap window is about 08:30–08:45. Later nap starts (sample): 08:30, 11:15, 14:30. From 4 months, many families aim for bedtime between 18:30 and 20:30.
Place baby on their back on a firm, flat surface with no soft bedding for every sleep (AAP).
Tot is a baby log, not a baby monitor or medical advice. Feeding, sleep and growth ranges vary; always follow your pediatrician's advice. If your baby is unwell, contact your doctor or emergency services.
Medically reviewed by Safi Ullah Khan · Written by Muneeb Rana · Last updated 21 October 2026
Quick answer: A baby sleep schedule maps a typical day of naps and night sleep for your baby's age. Newborns sleep 14-17 hours in short, irregular stretches; babies 4-12 months need 12-16 hours including naps (AAP), with 3-4 naps at 4 months and 2 by 9 months. Bedtime usually lands between 6:30 and 8:00 pm.
TL;DR
- Enter age and wake-up time to get a printable sample day.
- Night stretches lengthen gradually; many babies still wake to feed in the first 6 months.
- Back to sleep, firm flat surface, no loose bedding, room-sharing: every sleep.
This baby sleep schedule generator combines the AAP's total-sleep ranges with common wake windows and nap counts to make a sample day for your baby's age, including night feeds where they're typical. Use it to plan, share with caretakers, and compare with what your baby actually does.
How to use the baby sleep schedule
- Enter your baby's age, or birth date.
- Enter the usual wake-up time and whether your baby is breast-, formula- or combination-fed.
- Read the sample day: wake, feeds, naps, bedtime and typical night wakings.
- Print it, or open the detailed age page, such as the 4-month sleep schedule.
- Log real sleep in Tot and adjust.
How the baby sleep schedule works
The schedule uses the same data as the wake window calculator:
| Age | Wake window (typical) | Naps | Total sleep in 24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 weeks | 35-60 min | 4-8, irregular | 14-17 h (NSF range; AAP: no set target) |
| 1-2 months | 60-90 min | 4-6 | 14-17 h |
| 3 months | 75 min-2 h | 4-5 | 14-17 h |
| 4 months | 1.5-2.5 h | 3-4 | 12-16 h (AAP/AASM) |
| 5-6 months | 2-3 h | 3 | 12-16 h |
| 7-8 months | 2.5-3.5 h | 2-3 | 12-16 h |
| 9-12 months | 3-4 h | 2 | 12-16 h |
| 13-18 months | 3-5 h (one nap: 5-6 h) | 1-2 | 11-14 h (AAP/AASM) |
Total sleep for 4-12 months (12-16 hours) and 1-2 years (11-14 hours) is the American Academy of Sleep Medicine range endorsed by the AAP. There is no official AAP number for babies under 4 months. Wake windows are not an official guideline: the ranges are commonly used in pediatric sleep practice, so the tool presents them as a range and tells you to follow your baby's sleepy cues.
Worked example
Mia is 3 months old, wakes at 7:00 am and is breastfed. The generator suggests feeds about every 2.5-3.5 hours, four naps (8:15, 10:45, 1:30 and a short 4:30 catnap), bedtime routine at 7:00 and asleep by 7:30 pm, with 1-2 night feeds. Total: about 15 hours, inside the 14-17 hour range.
Newborn sleep isn't a schedule yet
Newborns don't know day from night. They sleep in 1-4 hour bursts around the clock and need feeding 8-12 times a day. From about 6-8 weeks, a loose rhythm appears. The NHS suggests keeping daytime light and nighttime dark and quiet to help. See day-night confusion and the newborn sleep schedule.
Sleep regressions
Around 4 months, and at times later, many babies wake more often for a few weeks. Check the sleep regression calculator and the 4-month sleep regression guide.
Safe sleep comes first
The AAP's safe sleep recommendations apply to every nap and night: back to sleep, a firm, flat, non-inclined surface, no soft objects or bumpers, and room-sharing without bed-sharing, ideally for at least the first 6 months. Avoid weighted sleep sacks and stop swaddling when your baby shows signs of rolling. Read safe sleep basics.
Related: baby sleep schedule by age · wake window calculator · nap schedule calculator · how much sleep a baby needs · safe sleep basics · baby sleep tracker · sleep regression calculator · newborn sleep schedule
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Sources
- AAP HealthyChildren.org: Healthy Sleep Habits, How Many Hours Does Your Child Need?: www.healthychildren.org (accessed 21 October 2026)
- AAP HealthyChildren.org: How to Keep Your Sleeping Baby Safe (AAP policy explained): www.healthychildren.org (accessed 21 October 2026)
- AAP HealthyChildren.org: Getting Your Baby to Sleep: www.healthychildren.org (accessed 21 October 2026)
- NHS: Helping your baby to sleep: www.nhs.uk (accessed 21 October 2026)
- NICHD Safe to Sleep: Ways to reduce the risk of SIDS: safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov (accessed 21 October 2026)
Medical disclaimer:
Tot and this website give general information only. Feeding, sleep and growth ranges vary; always follow your pediatrician's advice. If your baby is unwell, contact your doctor or emergency services.
FAQ
What is a good sleep schedule for a baby?
One that fits your baby's age and cues: enough total sleep (12-16 hours from 4 to 12 months), naps spaced by age-appropriate wake windows, and a consistent bedtime routine.
When can I start a sleep schedule with a newborn?
Most babies can't follow a schedule until around 3-4 months. Before that, focus on feeding on demand, day-night cues and safe sleep.
What time should a baby go to bed?
From about 4 months many babies settle between 6:30 and 8:00 pm. Newborns don't have a fixed bedtime.
How much should a baby sleep at night?
It varies widely. By 6 months many babies sleep longer stretches at night, but waking to feed is still normal for many breastfed babies.
Is it okay if my baby doesn't follow the schedule?
Yes. A schedule is a guide. If your baby is feeding well, growing and mostly content, their own rhythm is fine. Talk to your pediatrician about persistent sleep concerns.