Baby Sleep Schedule for a 3 month old
After some chit chat with ChatGPT about our baby’s sleep patterns, it suggested the following plan. Lets test it!
Morning
- 07:00: Wake up and feed
- 07:15 - 08:15: Wake window (includes playtime and diaper change)
- 08:15 - 09:45: Morning Nap (1.5 hours)
Midday
- 09:45: Wake up and feed
- 10:00 - 11:30: Wake window (1.5 hours)
- 11:30 - 12:30: Second Nap (1 hour)
Afternoon
- 12:30: Wake up and feed
- 12:45 - 14:15: Wake window (1.5 hours)
- 14:15 - 15:45: Third Nap (1.5 hours)
Evening
- 15:45: Wake up and feed
- 16:00 - 17:30: Wake window (1.5 hours)
- 17:30 - 18:00: Short Nap (30 minutes)
- 18:00: Wake up and feed
- 18:15 - 19:30: Wake window (1.5 hours)
- 19:30: Begin bedtime routine (bath, lullaby, rocking, etc.)
- 20:00: Nighttime Sleep Starts
Nighttime Sleep
- 20:00 - 07:00: (with 1 to 3 feedings as needed)
At 3 months, many babies still wake during the night for feedings or comfort. Typical nighttime sleep totals 10 to 12 hours, including wake-ups.
Total Sleep Breakdown
- Nighttime Sleep: 10 to 12 hours
- Daytime Naps: 3.5 to 4.5 hours (3 to 5 naps)
- Total Sleep in 24 Hours: 14 to 16 hours
Notes
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Wake Windows:
- 1 to 1.5 hours in the morning.
- 1.5 to 2 hours later in the day.
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Flexibility:
This is just a guideline; adjust based on your baby’s specific cues (e.g., rubbing eyes, yawning, fussiness). -
Nighttime Waking:
Many 3-month-olds wake to eat 1 to 3 times at night. Feed and settle them back to sleep.