![]() ![]() If your baby is a rare baby who takes two 2-hour naps, you might find they only have a 2-hour morning wake window and sleep just 10 to 10 1/2 hours at night which is just fine if they seem to be happy and thriving. Most 9-month-olds have dropped their third nap (or will very soon) and the last wake window is often 3 1/2 to 4 hours long. Usually, that first wake window is just 2 1/2 to 3 hours. The typical wake windows for a 9-month-old are 2-4 hours with the first wake window being one of the shortest. ![]() Even when babies happily take three naps, this is a sign they are napping for too many sleep periods during the day even if the total sleep isn’t “too much.” Wake Windows for 9 Month Olds But, if you are having sleep problems such as insomnia or split night, you may want to simply transition to two naps. If your 9-month-old is still taking three naps and sleeping well then you probably don’t have to worry. Most babies drop the third nap by 9 months old. Babies this age stay awake and have wake windows between 2 and 3 hours at a time, on average, but up to 4 hours before bedtime. Each nap is typically at least an hour long. Most 9 month old sleep schedules include 2 naps each day that total 2 to 3 hours. If you’re having trouble with naps, you might be interested in helping your baby nap. Your 9-month-old should be taking 2 naps per day for a total of about 2-3 hours per day plus 11-12 hours at night. I would need to know your specific situation to make a recommendation, as all babies are unique, but by this age, I would not expect more than one feeding, typically, if any at all. Otherwise, babies are more often going to wake up too early for the day. However, some babies, in my experience, do better with one feeding after 4 or 5 a.m., and will then sleep longer than if they don’t eat. 9 Month Old’s Sleep Habits and DevelopmentĪt this age, most 9-month-olds are sleeping through the night without a feeding and take two naps during the day. Or, you can skip to the schedule if you prefer. As a sleep consultant of 15+ years, I’m also sharing typical sleep habits to expect. This article outlines sample 9-month-old baby sleep and feeding schedules, including milk feedings (for breastfeeding and formula-feeding babies!) solids, naps, and nighttime sleep. Most 9 month olds are sleeping through the night but if your baby is not, we provide tips below. 9 month old babies need an average of 11-12 hours of sleep at night and 2-3 hours of sleep during the day at nap time. ![]()
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