Eight months brings the 8-month sleep regression, driven by a major developmental leap in mobility (crawling, pulling to stand) and cognitive development. Separation anxiety is at its peak. Despite this, 8-month-olds are capable of sleeping 10 to 11 hours overnight and taking two solid naps totaling 2.5 to 3 hours.
Total Sleep
12.5 to 14 hours
Naps
2 naps
Wake Window
2.5 to 3 hours
Bedtime
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Night Feeds
0 times
This is a sample schedule based on a 7:00 AM wake time. Shift all times proportionally if your baby wakes earlier or later.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Wake and feed |
| 9:30 AM | Nap 1 (60 to 90 min) |
| 11:00 AM | Wake and feed |
| 2:00 PM | Nap 2 (60 to 90 min) |
| 3:30 PM | Wake and feed |
| 6:30 PM | Bedtime routine |
| 7:00 PM | Bedtime |
Practice new motor skills (crawling, standing) during wake windows to reduce nighttime restlessness.
Separation anxiety is normal and will pass. A consistent goodbye ritual helps.
Keep the bedtime routine to 20 to 30 minutes. Longer routines can become stalling tactics.
If your baby is standing in the crib and cannot get down, practice sitting from standing during the day.
The 5 to 8 Month Sleep Guide covers everything in this schedule plus detailed gentle methods, troubleshooting, and real-life scenarios.
The 8-month regression typically lasts 2 to 6 weeks. It is driven by developmental leaps in mobility and cognition and will resolve on its own.
Two naps per day, each 60 to 90 minutes, for a total of 2.5 to 3 hours of daytime sleep.
This is very common during the 8-month regression. Practice sitting down from standing during the day. At night, you can go in and help them lie down, then leave. They will learn quickly.
