Sleep Schedule for 8 months

Recommended sleep patterns and schedule for 8 months old

Based on recommendations from WHO, AASM, and other leading health organizations

Every child is unique in their sleep needs. While these recommendations reflect typical sleep patterns for this age, your child may naturally need more or less sleep. Variations from these guidelines are normal and should be expected.

Sleep Overview

13-16 hours

10-11 hours

2-3 naps

2 hours 15 minutes - 3 hours 30 minutes

Recommended Schedule

19:00

07:00

Sample Daily Schedule

Standard two-nap schedule

Morning rise
7:00am
Awake 2hrs 30m
Nap 1
9:30am - 10:45am
1hr 15m
zZZ
Awake 2hrs 45m
Nap 2
1:30pm - 2:45pm
1hr 15m
zZZ
Awake 2hrs 45m
Get ready for bed
6:30pm
Asleep
7:00pm
zZZ

References & Resources

Our sleep recommendations and schedules are carefully curated based on scientific research and guidelines from leading global health organizations. Below you'll find the authoritative sources we've used to ensure accurate and reliable information.