The following sleep routine is suitable for babies between 6 and 9 months old:-
| Time | Action |
|---|---|
| 7am | Awake, Breastfeed/Bottle, offer breakfast 1 hour after milk feed |
| 9.00am | Nap (Max 2 hours) |
| 11.00 | Small milk feed |
| 12.30pm | Lunch |
| 2pm | Nap (This nap should be 3 hours after your baby last awoke from previous nap) |
| 3.30/4pm | Breast/Bottle Feed |
| 4.30pm | Very short nap (20 mins) if your baby was awake before 3pm from second nap |
| 5.00pm | Dinner/Tea |
| 6.00pm | Bedtime wind down |
| 6.15pm | Breastfeed/Bottle in living area |
| 7.00pm | Bedtime |
(3.5 hours sleep in total during the day)
Sleep Routine Basics
Babies and children function better when they know what is coming next.
