8 month old sleep schedule

Two naps and a predictable bedtime is typical at 8 months. Big motor milestones and separation anxiety often coincide, which is why this age is linked with the "8 month regression".

Naps
2
Wake window
2.5–3.5 h
Total sleep / 24 h
12–16 h (incl. naps)
Night
11–12 h in bed
Daytime sleep
2.5–3 h
Bedtime
6:30–8pm

Adjust this 8 month old schedule

Plan the day from
Wake windows
2 h 45 min → 3 h 15 min → 3 h 45 min
Daytime sleep
2 h 45 min
Night in bed
11 h 30 min
Typical 24 h total
12–16 h (incl. naps)

Your day at a glance

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Night sleepNapsAwake
  1. 7:00amWake up for the day
  2. 9:45am–11:00amNap 1 · 1 h 15 min
  3. 2:15pm–3:45pmNap 2 · 1 h 30 min
  4. 7:30pmBedtime · start routine 7:00pm

A flexible guide built from typical ranges. Watch your baby's sleepy cues and shift by 15–30 minutes as needed. Every sleep: on the back, in a clear, flat crib (AAP).

Sample 8 month old schedule

2-nap day, 7am wake-up

7:00amWake up for the day
9:45am–11:00amNap 1 (1 h 15 min)
2:15pm–3:45pmNap 2 (1 h 30 min)
7:30pmBedtime

Wake windows: 2 h 45 min, 3 h 15 min, 3 h 45 min.

What helps at this age

  • Wake windows usually get longer through the day: shortest in the morning, longest before bed.
  • If your baby stands up in the crib and can't get down, practise lowering down during the day.
  • Keep the morning wake-up time consistent even after a rough night.

See the 8 month sleep regression guide.

These are typical ranges. If your baby seems unusually sleepy, is hard to wake, snores loudly, pauses in breathing, or isn't feeding or growing well, talk to your pediatrician.

8 month old sleep questions

How many naps should a 8 month old take?

Typically 2 naps a day, adding up to about 2.5–3 h of daytime sleep.

What is the wake window for a 8 month old?

Usually 2.5–3.5 h. The first wake window of the day tends to be the shortest and the stretch before bedtime the longest.

How much sleep does a 8 month old need?

About 12–16 h (incl. naps) in 24 hours, with 11–12 h in bed. This matches the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommendation endorsed by the AAP.

What time should a 8 month old go to bed?

6:30–8pm. Pick a bedtime that falls one full wake window after the end of the last nap.