5 Month Old Sleep Schedule

What are wake windows for a 5 month old? #anchor

A five month old’s wake window ranges from 2 to 3 hours. I tend to see wake windows shorter in the morning but start to increase as the day progresses and babies get older. You may also find your baby cannot handle a 3-hour wake window at the end of the day until she’s closer to 6 months old. Here’s a general routine for wake windows at this age:

About 2 hours after Wake Time = Nap 1

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About 2.5 hours after the end of Nap 1 = Nap 2

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About 2.5 hours after the end of Nap 2 = Nap 3

About 2.5 – 3 hours after the end of Nap 3 = Bedtime

Can we still use the EASY schedule at 5 months old? #anchor

I typically don’t recommend holding to an EASY schedule for babies at this age. As babies get older and wake windows get longer, it may be difficult to follow an “eat, awake, sleep” routine while making sure they get enough calories during the day. I always want you to feed your baby according to their hunger cues, so continue to offer breast or bottle feedings every 2.5 to 3.5 hours throughout your baby’s first year.

Here’s where that “eat, awake, sleep” routine can get a bit tricky: If your five month old has been awake for 2.5 hours and is ready for a nap, you may need to offer a feeding so he doesn’t wake early from hunger. On the other hand, your five month old may do just fine waiting until after his nap for a feeding. Watch how your baby responds in order to decide whether to offer a feeding before or after the nap.

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A few things to keep in mind:

• If you do offer that feeding just before the nap, try to break up eating and sleeping to help prevent short naps.

• If you choose to wait until after the nap, don’t allow your baby to go longer than 4 hours between feedings, even if that means waking them.

5 Month Sleep Schedule Guidelines#anchor

Every baby is unique and your little one’s day will depend on when your baby wakes, how long your baby naps, and individual cues. These age-appropriate guidelines are not intended to be a rigid schedule, simply a guide for setting up a flexible routine. At 5 months, naps may begin to become more predictable. But remember, your baby is a human, not a clock, and it’s expected to see some variation in your days.

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