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Wake Windows
How long your child can comfortably stay awake
A wake window is the amount of time your child can comfortably stay awake between sleep periods. Staying awake too long leads to overtiredness, which often makes sleep harder rather than easier.
Newborn
30–90 min
3 months
1–2 hours
6 months
2–3 hours
12 months
3–4 hours
2 years
5–6 hours
Every child is different — use these as a starting guide, not a strict rule.