In other words, expect bedtime to still vary at this age. The appropriate bedtime depends on when your baby wakes up in the morning and how many naps they take. Bedtime for 4 month old What’s a good bedtime for a 4 month old? Most babies this age need between 1.5 and 2.5 hours of wakefulness before they are ready for sleep again. How much awake time should a 4 month old have between naps? 3-nap scheduleĨ:00 AM - 9:15 AM (1.25 hours) 1.5 hours of awake timeġ1:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour) 1.75 hours of awake timeġ:45 PM - 2:45 PM (1 hour) 1.75 hours of awake timeĤ:45 PM - 5:15 PM (30 minutes) 2 hours of awake timeħ:15 PM 2 hours of awake time before bedtime) Since naps can still be irregular at this age, it’s also common to see babies take some 3-nap days and some 4-nap days in the same week. On the other hand, if a child takes shorter naps, they’ll get sleepier sooner and are likely to need a 4-nap schedule.
Babies who are already taking longer naps can typically stay awake longer, so they tend to do well on a 3-nap schedule. Most babies this age need 3 - 4 naps per day. How many naps should a 4 month old take each day? We recommend limiting each individual nap to no more than 2 hours to ensure that day sleep does not interfere with night sleep. The first nap or two of the day may start to lengthen around this time. Try not to feel discouraged if you’re seeing a lot of short naps - it’s common to see naps of 30 - 45 minutes. Naptime schedule for 4 month old How long should a 4 month old nap?Īt this age, we can expect to see 3.5 - 4.5 hours of daytime sleep. Note: Sleep needs vary by child and this chart should be viewed as an example. This age is the perfect time to start shaping a baby's sleep habits in order to lay the foundation needed to ensure they become a great sleeper. Also, with free hands and their increased motor control at this age, they may now be more able to use their hands or fingers to soothe. If your baby’s still swaddled, please transition away from it for safety reasons.
While the recommended hours can provide a general idea, monitoring your child's energy levels and mood is also important. Your child’s schedule may vary, and that is normal.Īt this age, most babies need around 14.5 hours of total sleep in a 24-hour period. It's worth noting that sleep needs can vary, and there is a range of what's considered normal and healthy. However, please note there is a range of normal as some children have lower or higher sleep needs. The recommendations listed below represent the average amount of sleep typically needed at this age.
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