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Wake windows or set schedules, which is best for your baby’s sleep? 💤

Parents often feel torn between the two, but here’s how I approach it as a certified sleep consultant:

👶 Newborn phase (0-3 months): Wake windows are incredibly important to prevent overtiredness. Short, predictable wake times help babies fall asleep easier.

🍼 Around 4–\-6 months: Once babies start taking longer, more restorative naps, it’s time to move toward a set schedule. Why? Because now we can align naps with your baby’s natural biological rhythms.

✨ A typical schedule looks like this:
Morning nap: around 8:30/9am
Midday nap: around 12:30/1pm
Optional catnap: around 4pm (this one is less about rhythms, and more about bridging to bedtime).

Understanding when to use wake windows vs a set schedule can make naps more predictable, nights smoother, and your whole day easier.

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