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Age-by-Age Sleep Routines

A practical, interactive guide to building a sleep routine that fits your baby's stage of development

Quick Reference · 0–18 Months

"Every baby develops sleep patterns at a different pace. Use these routines as guidance, not as rigid rules."

— Bebello

Interactive

Select Your Baby's Age

Tap a stage below to see its characteristics, focus areas, and a sample daily routine.

0–3 mo
3–6 mo
6–9 mo
9–12 mo
12–18 mo

Your selection is remembered as you scroll through the rest of the guide.

Part 1

Newborn (0–3 months)

Still developing a circadian rhythm
Learning to tell day from night
Sleep cycles are still short and immature
Safe sleep space
Daylight exposure
Simple routine
Responsive care
Sample Routine
Morning Wake, feed, calm interaction
Day Short awake windows, several naps
Night Low light, minimal stimulation, simple routine

Adjust freely — the goal at this stage is comfort and rhythm, not a fixed schedule.

Part 2

Baby (3–6 months)

Sleep starts becoming more predictable
Some babies consolidate longer night stretches
Naps begin to organize into a pattern
Consistent wake time
Pre-sleep routine
Sleep-friendly environment
Sample Routine
07:00 Wake
09:00 Nap 1
12:30 Nap 2
15:30 Short nap (if needed)
19:00 Bedtime routine

Adapt timing to your own baby — this is a starting reference, not a schedule to enforce.

Part 3

Baby (6–9 months)

Greater interaction with surroundings
Separation anxiety may emerge
Nap patterns may shift
Watch for nap refusal
Mind the wake window
Limit overstimulation
Sample Routine
07:00 Wake
09:30 Nap
13:30 Nap
19:00 Night sleep

Nap refusal at this stage is often linked to an off wake window, overstimulation, or a developmental leap — not a "bad" nap.

Part 4

Baby (9–12 months)

Many babies transition to two naps
Greater mobility
Increased awareness of caregiver's presence
Predictable routine
Short, calm goodbyes
Emotional preparation for sleep
Sample Routine
07:00 Wake
10:00 Morning nap
14:30 Afternoon nap
19:30 Bedtime

A predictable sequence before separation (nap or bedtime) builds trust and eases the transition.

Part 5

Toddler (12–18 months)

Gradual transition toward one nap
Growing independence
Testing of limits around sleep
Hold the routine firm
Stay calm and consistent
Sample Routine
07:00 Wake
12:00 Main nap
19:30 Bedtime

The nap transition can take weeks — expect some inconsistent days as the new pattern settles in.

✦ Reference

"My Baby Is This Age…"

A quick-lookup table for common naps and focus by stage. Click a row to open that stage above.

AgeCommon NapsMain Focus
0–3 monthsMany, irregularSafety and day/night rhythm
3–6 months3–4Building predictability
6–9 months2–3Consolidating routine
9–12 months2Adjusting timing
12–18 months1–2Nap transition
✦ Checklist

Signs the Routine Needs Adjusting

Tap anything that sounds familiar right now — a live count updates below.

Baby takes a long time to fall asleep
Wakes shortly after falling asleep
Resists every nap
Becomes very irritable by the end of the day
The schedule changes every day
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Tap the items above that describe your baby right now.
✦ Worksheet

My Baby's Current Routine

Fill this in, then tap "Build My Summary" for a quick recap you can save or print.

Your Quick Recap