6 Month Old Wake Windows & Sleep Schedule
At 6 months, wake windows are usually 2 to 3 hours and most babies take 2 or 3 naps. Solids often start around now, and many babies are working on sitting, which can add a few restless nights.
- Wake window
- 2–3 hours
- Naps
- 2–3 a day
- Day sleep
- 3–3.5 h
- Night sleep
- 11–12 h
- Total in 24 h
- 12–16 h
Reviewed by Pediatric sleep consultant (TBC) · Updated 2026-09-25
Next nap for your 6 month old
Next nap
9:00 am
after 2 h awake · typical 2–3 hours
See the whole day
- 7:00 am Morning wake-up
- 9:00 am Nap 1 · until 10:00 am
- 12:20 pm Nap 2 · until 1:20 pm
- 4:00 pm Nap 3 · until 4:40 pm
- 7:40 pm Bedtime
Get a reminder before 9:00 am. The Wake Windows app pings you when the window is closing and re-plans the day when naps run short.
Sample schedules
6 month old sleep schedule
These schedules use 3 naps and wake windows that lengthen from 2 h in the morning to 3 h before bed. Pick the one closest to your baby's wake-up time and shift it by the difference.
Up at 6:00 am
- 6:00 am Morning wake-up
- 8:00 am Nap 1 · until 9:00 am
- 11:20 am Nap 2 · until 12:20 pm
- 3:00 pm Nap 3 · until 3:40 pm
- 6:40 pm Bedtime
Up at 7:00 am
- 7:00 am Morning wake-up
- 9:00 am Nap 1 · until 10:00 am
- 12:20 pm Nap 2 · until 1:20 pm
- 4:00 pm Nap 3 · until 4:40 pm
- 7:40 pm Bedtime
Up at 8:00 am
- 8:00 am Morning wake-up
- 10:00 am Nap 1 · until 11:00 am
- 1:20 pm Nap 2 · until 2:20 pm
- 5:00 pm Nap 3 · until 5:40 pm
- 8:40 pm Bedtime
How 6 month old wake windows change through the day
The first wake window of the day is the shortest. Each one after a nap gets a little longer, with the longest just before bedtime:
| Window | Length |
|---|---|
| First window (after morning wake-up) | 2 h |
| After nap 1 | 2 h 20 min |
| After nap 2 | 2 h 40 min |
| Last window (before bedtime) | 3 h |
What's changing for your 6 month old
- Solid foods usually start around 6 months; milk feeds still come before naps.
- Sitting up and rolling both ways can briefly disrupt sleep.
- Many babies are ready for 2 solid naps plus a short late catnap.
- Night feeds often drop to 0–2, depending on your pediatrician's guidance.
What comes next
Between 6 and 8 months most babies drop the third nap, moving to 2 naps with 2½–3½ hour windows.
Wake windows around 6 months
Guides for 6 months
Questions about 6 month old wake windows
What is the wake window for a 6 month old?
About 2 to 3 hours. Babies on 3 naps sit at the shorter end; those moving to 2 naps need longer windows.
How many naps should a 6 month old take?
Usually 3, with the third being a short catnap. Some babies are ready for 2 naps by 6–7 months.
When should a 6 month old go to bed?
Most do well with a bedtime between 6:30 and 8 pm.
Can a 6 month old sleep through the night?
Many can go 10–12 hours with 0–1 feeds, but it varies. Check with your pediatrician before dropping night feeds.