8-Month-Old Sleep Schedule
Most 8-month-olds are on 2 naps, with wake windows of around 2.75–3.5 hours.
8-Month-Old at a glance
| Wake windows | 2h 45m – 3h 30m |
|---|---|
| Naps per day | 2–3 |
| Typical bedtime | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm |
| Total sleep per 24 hours | 12–16 hours * |
Sample 8-month-old schedule (2 naps)
Based on a 7:00 am wake-up. Use the calculator above for your own times.
| Time | Event | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am | Wake up | |
| 9:45 am – 11:00 am | Nap 1 | 1h 15m (after 2h 45m awake) |
| 2:15 pm – 3:30 pm | Nap 2 | 1h 15m (after 3h 15m awake) |
| 7:00 pm | Bedtime | after 3h 30m awake |
3-nap version
| Time | Event | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am | Wake up | |
| 9:30 am – 10:15 am | Nap 1 | 45m (after 2h 30m awake) |
| 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm | Nap 2 | 45m (after 2h 30m awake) |
| 4:15 pm – 4:45 pm | Nap 3 | 30m (after 2h 45m awake) |
| 7:30 pm | Bedtime | after 2h 45m awake |
What to know at this age
- Separation anxiety often appears around 8–10 months and can make settling harder.
- Pulling to stand in the cot is common. Practising the skill during the day helps.
- A morning nap about 2.5–3 hours after waking suits many babies.
Common questions
What is the 8-month sleep regression?
A period of unsettled sleep linked to new motor skills and separation anxiety. It usually passes in a few weeks.
How many naps at 8 months?
Usually 2. A few babies still need a short third nap on some days.
Schedules by age
- Newborn (0–4 weeks)
- 1 month
- 2 months
- 3 months
- 4 months
- 5 months
- 6 months
- 7 months
- 8 months
- 9 months
- 10 months
- 11 months
- 12–14 months
- 15–17 months
- 18–23 months
- 2 years
* Total sleep ranges: American Academy of Sleep Medicine consensus, 2016. Wake windows and nap counts are typical ranges; every child is different.