My little one is already three months old, and I keep reading that she should go to bed between seven and eight o’clock. But my baby sleeps from 10 to 11 p.m., wakes up at 6 a.m., and then sleeps again until 9 a.m. It works perfectly for my schedule, but I feel like it could be better, and my sister—who also has three children—keeps reminding me that she need to have a better routine.
How does your little one sleep, and is it really important given that she is just three months old?
When they begin to experience their longest stretch will be evident. Usually after 830 is when I do. If you can, try to get your cat to nap around seven. Then, aim until 830–9; don’t wake them up and observe if they stay asleep. You can tell if they immediately return to sleep after waking up. But if they decide to hang out at 9 p.m. and open their eyes then… Bedtime is from 10 to 11.
Put your infant to sleep when they show signs of tiredness, Between 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM. Establish a consistent bedtime routine to help them relax, which can include feeding, a warm bath, and gentle rocking.
My baby is 6 months old now, but at 3 months, his sleep schedule was all over the place too. He used to sleep around 10 p.m. and wake up around 5 a.m., then nap again for a couple of hours in the morning. It worked for us, so we just went with it.
I think every baby is different. Some babies do better with an early bedtime, while others have their own unique schedule. If your baby seems happy, healthy, and is getting enough sleep overall, then it might be fine to stick with what works for you.
My sister, who has two kids, always said a consistent routine is key, but honestly, I think it’s more important to find what works for you and your baby. At 3 months, they’re still figuring things out, and so are we as parents!
Maybe try shifting bedtime gradually if you want to try an earlier one, but if it’s working now, no need to stress too much. Listen to your instincts and your baby’s cues. It sounds like you’re doing a great job