Wake Windows and Sleep Windows by Age: Sleep Guidelines

Sleep needs and patterns vary depending on a person's age, but there are some general guidelines for recommended sleep durations and wake windows for different age groups. Here are some sleep recommendations by age:

Infants (0-3 months):

  • Sleep duration: 14-17 hours per day, in intervals of 1-3 hours

  • Wake windows: Infants typically stay awake for 45 minutes to 2 hours before becoming tired again.

Babies (4-11 months):

  • Sleep duration: 12-15 hours per day, including naps

  • Wake windows: Babies usually stay awake for 2-4 hours at a time, with naps throughout the day.

Toddlers (1-2 years):

  • Sleep duration: 11-14 hours per day, including naps

  • Wake windows: Toddlers typically stay awake for 3-5 hours at a time, with 1-2 naps during the day.

Preschoolers (3-5 years):

  • Sleep duration: 10-13 hours per day, including naps (although some may no longer nap)

  • Wake windows: Preschoolers typically stay awake for 5-6 hours at a time, with 1 nap during the day.

It is important to note that these recommendations are guidelines and that individual sleep needs can vary. Additionally, some people may have sleep disorders that require different amounts of sleep or different sleep patterns.

If your baby is not meeting their sleep goals speak to a pediatrician or sleep consultant about how you can help!

Lily Carter