Six months is a major sleep milestone. Most babies have settled into 2 naps, sleep longer at night, and are ready for sleep training if you haven't started yet. Here's everything you need to know.
| Parameter | 6 Months | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Number of naps | 2–3 naps | Transitioning from 3 to 2 |
| Wake windows | 2–3 hours | Last WW before bed: up to 3 hours |
| Bedtime | 6:30–8:00 PM | Earlier is better |
| Night feeds | 0–2 times | Physiologically not needed over 7 kg |
Yes, and 6 months is a great time. Babies over 7 kg don't physiologically need night feeds. If they're waking 3–5+ times, it's almost always habit/association, not hunger. You can gradually reduce night feeds over 1–2 weeks without harming milk supply if you're breastfeeding.
Solid foods at 6 months don't automatically improve sleep — it's a common myth. What they do: provide extra calories that slightly reduce hunger-based night waking. But sleep associations are far more impactful on night sleep than food intake.
It's common but not inevitable. At 6 months with a healthy weight, frequent night waking is almost always a sleep association issue, not hunger. Addressing self-settling (even gently) will make the biggest difference.
When the third nap consistently doesn't happen (takes 30+ min to fall asleep) or doesn't fit without pushing bedtime too late. For most babies, this happens between 6–8 months.
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