1 Week Old Wake Windows & Sleep Schedule
In the first week, most newborns can only stay awake for 35 to 45 minutes before they need to sleep again, and a feed and diaper change often fill that whole window. Sleep comes in short bursts around the clock, with 14 to 17 hours spread across day and night.
- Wake window
- 35–45 min
- Naps
- 5–8 a day
- Day sleep
- 7–9 h
- Night sleep
- 8–9 h (broken)
- Total in 24 h
- 14–17 h
Reviewed by Pediatric sleep consultant (TBC) · Updated 2026-09-25
Next nap for your 1 week old
Next nap
7:35 am
after 35 min awake · typical 35–45 min
See the whole day
- 7:00 am Morning wake-up
- 7:35 am Nap 1 · until 8:55 am
- 9:30 am Nap 2 · until 10:50 am
- 11:30 am Nap 3 · until 12:50 pm
- 1:30 pm Nap 4 · until 2:50 pm
- 3:30 pm Nap 5 · until 4:50 pm
- 5:30 pm Nap 6 · until 6:50 pm
- 7:35 pm Nap 7 · until 8:15 pm
- 9:00 pm Bedtime
Get a reminder before 7:35 am. The Wake Windows app pings you when the window is closing and re-plans the day when naps run short.
Sample schedules
1 week old sleep schedule
These schedules use 7 naps and wake windows that lengthen from 35 min in the morning to 45 min 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
- 6:35 am Nap 1 · until 7:55 am
- 8:30 am Nap 2 · until 9:50 am
- 10:30 am Nap 3 · until 11:50 am
- 12:30 pm Nap 4 · until 1:50 pm
- 2:30 pm Nap 5 · until 3:50 pm
- 4:30 pm Nap 6 · until 5:50 pm
- 6:35 pm Nap 7 · until 7:15 pm
- 8:00 pm Bedtime
Up at 7:00 am
- 7:00 am Morning wake-up
- 7:35 am Nap 1 · until 8:55 am
- 9:30 am Nap 2 · until 10:50 am
- 11:30 am Nap 3 · until 12:50 pm
- 1:30 pm Nap 4 · until 2:50 pm
- 3:30 pm Nap 5 · until 4:50 pm
- 5:30 pm Nap 6 · until 6:50 pm
- 7:35 pm Nap 7 · until 8:15 pm
- 9:00 pm Bedtime
Up at 8:00 am
- 8:00 am Morning wake-up
- 8:35 am Nap 1 · until 9:55 am
- 10:30 am Nap 2 · until 11:50 am
- 12:30 pm Nap 3 · until 1:50 pm
- 2:30 pm Nap 4 · until 3:50 pm
- 4:30 pm Nap 5 · until 5:50 pm
- 6:30 pm Nap 6 · until 7:50 pm
- 8:35 pm Nap 7 · until 9:15 pm
- 10:00 pm Bedtime
How 1 week 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) | 35 min |
| After nap 1 | 35 min |
| After nap 2 | 40 min |
| After nap 3 | 40 min |
| After nap 4 | 40 min |
| After nap 5 | 40 min |
| After nap 6 | 45 min |
| Last window (before bedtime) | 45 min |
What's changing for your 1 week old
- Feeding every 2–3 hours drives the rhythm, not the clock.
- Day–night confusion is normal: many babies are sleepier in the day and more alert at night.
- Jaundice checks and weight regain are the main focus this week, not sleep routines.
- Room-sharing on a firm, flat surface on the back is the AAP's safe-sleep advice.
What comes next
By week 2, wake windows edge toward 35–50 minutes. Longer alert periods usually start appearing between weeks 3 and 6.
Wake windows around 1 week
Guides for 1 week
Questions about 1 week old wake windows
How long should a 1 week old be awake?
About 35 to 45 minutes at a time. Many 1-week-olds fall asleep during or straight after a feed, which is completely normal.
How much does a 1 week old sleep?
Around 14 to 17 hours in 24 hours, in stretches of 1 to 3 hours. Sleep is spread evenly between day and night at this age.
Should I wake my 1 week old to feed?
Most newborns need to feed at least every 2–3 hours in the first weeks, so you may need to wake them. Follow your pediatrician's advice, especially until birth weight is regained.
How do I help my newborn tell day from night?
Keep days bright and a little noisy, and nights dark and quiet with minimal interaction during feeds. The difference usually starts to stick after a few weeks.