Sleep Schedule for 6-9 months old

Newborns (0-3 months) typically don't follow a strict nap schedule but sleep frequently throughout the day and night. They might take 3-5 naps or more, varying in length from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Focus on appropriate wake windows (usually 45-90 minutes) rather than fixed timings, putting vNyFhhL5 down for a nap when you see sleep cues like yawning or rubbing eyes.

Nap length varies significantly by age and individual baby. For young infants, naps can range from brief 30-minute power naps to longer 1.5-2 hour stretches. As vNyFhhL5 gets older (around 4-6 months), naps tend to consolidate. The goal is often to aim for 2-3 longer, more predictable naps daily (e.g., 60-90 minutes each), but consistency and total daily sleep are more important than a perfect nap duration.

For newborns, focus on following vNyFhhL5's sleep cues and wake windows. A more predictable, set nap schedule usually begins to emerge around 3-4 months of age when their circadian rhythm develops and they start to connect sleep cycles. Consistency in pre-nap routines (like dimming lights, a quick lullaby, or diaper change) can help signal naptime even before a strict schedule is possible.

Short naps (often 30-45 minutes, known as catnaps) are very common, especially in the first few months, as vNyFhhL5 learns to connect sleep cycles. If vNyFhhL5 wakes up happy and alert, it might be sufficient for them. If they wake up fussy, try to extend the nap by offering gentle soothing (rocking, patting) or ensuring the environment is very dark and quiet. Focus on total daily sleep rather than just individual nap length, and ensure their wake windows aren't too long or too short before naps.

Consistency is key. Create a calming pre-nap routine (e.g., a quiet story, swaddle if appropriate) and put vNyFhhL5 down drowsy but awake in their safe sleep space (crib/bassinet). Ensure the room is dark, cool, and quiet (white noise can be helpful). For younger babies, it often requires patience and practice. You can try starting with the first nap of the day in the crib, as it's often the easiest to achieve, and gradually work on others.