Baby Sleep Schedule Generator 2026
Enter your baby’s age and wake-up time — get a personalised daily sleep schedule with wake windows, nap timings, total sleep targets and a suggested bedtime.
Generate Your Baby’s Sleep Schedule
Enter your baby’s age and your household’s typical morning wake-up time
Wake Windows for This Age
Watch for overtiredness cues
Yawning, eye rubbing, staring into space and fussiness are all signs your baby needs sleep. Always respond to tired signs rather than watching the clock rigidly — these schedules are guides, not rules.
Sample Daily Schedule
Understanding Baby Sleep Schedules
What is a Wake Window?
A wake window is the amount of time your baby can comfortably stay awake between sleeps before becoming overtired. Wake windows lengthen as your baby grows — a newborn can only manage 45 minutes awake, while a toddler can handle 5–6 hours. Matching your schedule to your baby’s current wake windows is the single most effective thing you can do for sleep.
Why the Last Wake Window Matters Most
The wake window before bedtime is the most important one to get right. Too short and your baby won’t be tired enough to sleep well — too long and they’ll be overtired, which makes settling harder and night waking more likely. Most sleep consultants recommend the last wake window be slightly longer than earlier ones. This tool accounts for that automatically.
Schedules Are Guides, Not Rules
No schedule survives contact with a real baby. Illness, teething, developmental leaps and growth spurts all disrupt sleep temporarily — and that is completely normal. Use this schedule as a flexible framework, always responding to your baby’s tired cues first. Read our baby sleep guide for the full picture.
Nap Transitions Are the Hardest Part
Moving from four naps to three, three to two, and two to one are the most disruptive periods in baby sleep. Each transition typically takes 2–4 weeks. The ages shown in this tool are averages — some babies are ready earlier, some later. Watch behaviour rather than age to know when your baby is ready to drop a nap.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Guidance only: Sleep schedules are based on typical developmental averages and are a starting point, not medical advice. Every baby is different. If you have concerns about your baby’s sleep or development, speak to your health visitor or GP. Affiliate links: Some links on this site earn us a small commission at no extra cost to you. Our recommendations are editorially independent. Read our full disclosure and disclaimer →
