5 Month Old Sleep Schedule
Evidence-based sleep schedule for 5-month-old babies with wake windows, nap times, and bedtime recommendations
Quick Summary
Sample 5-Month-Old Sleep Schedule
Based on a 7:00 AM wake-up time. Adjust times based on your baby's natural wake-up time.
Understanding Wake Windows for 5-Month-Olds
At 5 months, babies can handle 2 to 2.5 hours of awake time between sleep periods. These windows progressively lengthen throughout the day:
- First wake window (morning): 2 hours - babies are most refreshed after night sleep
- Middle wake windows: 2-2.25 hours - building sleep pressure
- Last wake window (before bed): 2.5-3 hours - longest stretch to ensure readiness for night sleep
5-Month Sleep Development
At 5 months, your baby is consolidating their sleep patterns. Most babies are past the 4-month sleep regression and can sleep for longer stretches at night. Some 5-month-olds may still wake once or twice for feeding, which is completely normal.
This is a great age to establish consistent sleep routines and create a calming bedtime ritual. A dark room, white noise, and consistent nap times help reinforce healthy sleep habits.
Support the routine beyond naps
Reinforce gentle habit shifts with HabitForge, share visual checklists from RoutineKit, and keep grandparents aligned using ParentWise.
Generate a Personalized Schedule
Use our free calculator to create a customized sleep schedule based on your baby's actual wake-up time and unique needs.
Create Custom Schedule →Disclaimer: This schedule is provided as-is based on general pediatric sleep guidelines. Every baby is different. These are suggestions, not rigid rules. Consult your pediatrician if you have concerns about your baby's sleep patterns.