Practice new skills by day
Extra crawling/standing practice before late afternoon reduces overnight “practice sessions”.
Age-by-age sleep schedule · 8 months
8 Month Old Sleep Schedule
8-month sleep schedule with two solid naps, 2.5–3.5 hour wake windows, and help for the 8-month sleep regression (crawling, standing, separation).
Sleep at a glance
Total sleep
12–14 hours
Night sleep
10–12 hours
Day sleep
2–3 hours
Naps
2 naps
Wake windows
2.5–3.5 hours
Bedtime window
7:00–8:00 pm
Two-nap schedule is typical. Separation anxiety can spike night wakes.
Sample day schedule (8 months)
Times are a flexible template — shift the whole day earlier or later to match your household. Protect wake windows more than exact clock times.
| Time | Block | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | Wake + feed | — |
| 09:30 | Nap 1 (~1–1.5 hr) | — |
| 12:00 | Lunch / solids + play | — |
| 13:30 | Nap 2 (~1–2 hr) | — |
| 16:00 | Snack + active play | — |
| 18:30 | Wind-down | — |
| 19:30 | Bedtime | — |
Real-life family notes
Crawling practice and late-evening screens can overstimulate. Keep the last hour quieter and dimmer — even in a busy multi-generational or open-plan home.
What to do this week
Separation anxiety
Extra connection before bed helps. Stay consistent with the settling method you chose.
Watch the long afternoon window
If evenings fall apart, the second wake window is often too long — bring bedtime earlier.
Related: 8-month sleep regression playbook
FAQ
Is there an 8-month sleep regression?
Many families see disrupted sleep with crawling, standing, and separation anxiety. Fix timing first, then settling consistency — usually 2–6 weeks.
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