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Nap until 9:10 am (50 min) 
Bedtime 2 month old sample schedule
Here is one example day for a 2 month old who wakes at 7:00 am. It uses age-typical wake windows of about 1 h 20 min, a little shorter in the morning and a little longer before bed, and naps of about 50 min, with a shorter last nap.
| Time | What | Awake before |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am | Wake up for the day | - |
| 8:20 am - 9:10 am | Nap (50 min) | 1 h 20 min |
| 10:25 am - 11:20 am | Nap (50 min) | 1 h 20 min |
| 12:35 pm - 1:25 pm | Nap (50 min) | 1 h 20 min |
| 2:45 pm - 3:35 pm | Nap (50 min) | 1 h 20 min |
| 4:55 pm - 5:45 pm | Nap (50 min) | 1 h 20 min |
| 7:00 pm - 7:55 pm | Nap (50 min) | 1 h 20 min |
| 9:20 pm | Bedtime | 1 h 25 min |
That is about 5 h 5 min of day sleep. Wake earlier or later and everything shifts with it: use the schedule maker below to set your own wake-up time.
Wake windows are usually 60 to 90 minutes. Naps are still short and irregular, often 30 to 45 minutes, with one or two longer ones. That is normal: babies this age often wake between sleep cycles.
Swaddling: watch for rolling
The American Academy of Pediatrics advises that swaddling should stop as soon as a baby shows signs of trying to roll. Some babies start trying around 2 months. If you see rocking onto the side or a strong push with the legs, it is time to move to arms-out sleep. See when to stop swaddling.
A longer first stretch
Many babies give one longer stretch at the start of the night (3 to 5 hours), then wake more often after midnight. That first stretch is a good time for you to sleep too.
Crying starts to ease
The evening fussy period often peaks around 6 to 8 weeks. If it is still going strong, you are probably near the top of the curve. Trust your instincts: if crying sounds different, or your baby seems unwell, call your pediatrician.
Wake windows at 2 months
A wake window is the time your baby is awake between one sleep and the next. At 2 months it is usually 1 h to 1 h 30 min. Most babies manage the shortest window in the morning and the longest before bedtime, as sleep pressure builds through the day. If your baby fights sleep and only drops off after a long time, the window may be too short. If they melt down before naps, it may be too long. See all ages on our wake windows by age chart.
How much sleep does a 2 month old need?
The National Sleep Foundation recommends 14 to 17 hours in 24 hours at this age, including naps. Some healthy babies sleep a bit more or less. Watch your baby rather than the number: a baby who is mostly content when awake, and feeding and growing well, is usually getting enough sleep.
Safe sleep: every sleep on the back, on a firm, flat surface, with no pillows, blankets, bumpers or toys. Share a room, not a bed, for at least the first 6 months.