Wake Windows by Age (Newborn–24 Months)
Use ranges as a starting point and adjust for your baby’s cues and nap quality. Morning windows are often shorter; the last window before bedtime can be the longest.
Awake Time Chart
| Age | Typical Wake Window |
|---|---|
| Newborn (0–6 weeks) | 30–60 minutes |
| 7–12 weeks (~2–3 months) | 45–90 minutes |
| 3 months | 1.25–2 hours |
| 4 months | 1.5–2.5 hours |
| 5 months | 2–3 hours |
| 6 months | 2–3.5 hours |
| 7 months | 2.5–3.5 hours |
| 8 months | 2.5–3.5 hours |
| 9 months | 2.75–3.75 hours |
| 10 months | 3–4 hours |
| 11 months | 3–4.25 hours |
| 12 months | 3.5–4.5 hours |
| 13–15 months | 4–5 hours |
| 16–18 months | 4.5–5.5 hours |
| 19–24 months | 5–6 hours |
Tip: If naps are short (<40–50 minutes), shorten the next wake window by ~10–20 minutes. If naps are long and bedtime resistance increases, lengthen daytime windows slightly.
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Informational only, not medical advice. Always adjust to your child’s cues.