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Nap until 10:15 am (1 h 5 min) 
Bedtime 6 month old sample schedule
Here is one example day for a 6 month old who wakes at 7:00 am. It uses age-typical wake windows of about 2 h 25 min, a little shorter in the morning and a little longer before bed, and naps of about 1 h 5 min, with a shorter last nap.
| Time | What | Awake before |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am | Wake up for the day | - |
| 9:10 am - 10:15 am | Nap (1 h 5 min) | 2 h 10 min |
| 12:40 pm - 1:50 pm | Nap (1 h 5 min) | 2 h 25 min |
| 4:10 pm - 4:50 pm | Nap (40 min) | 2 h 25 min |
| 7:45 pm | Bedtime | 2 h 55 min |
That is about 2 h 55 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 at 6 months are about 2 to 3 hours. Three naps is still the most common pattern: two longer naps and a short third one. Some babies start pushing back on that third nap. When it regularly takes ages to fall asleep for it, the move to two naps is getting closer (usually somewhere between 6 and 9 months).
Night feeds
Some 6 month olds sleep long stretches, and many still wake to feed once or twice. Both are normal. If you want to drop a night feed, talk to your pediatrician first, especially if weight gain has been a concern.
Solids and sleep
Solids usually start around 6 months. New foods can change poop and occasionally bring a bit of tummy discomfort. Offer new foods earlier in the day, so if something does not agree with your baby, it is not right before bed.
Teething
The first tooth often appears around 6 months, though it can come months earlier or later. Teething can cause a few unsettled nights, but it is not usually the cause of weeks of bad sleep. If you are unsure, check with your pediatrician.
Wake windows at 6 months
A wake window is the time your baby is awake between one sleep and the next. At 6 months it is usually 2 h to 3 h. 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 6 month old need?
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends 12 to 16 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.