10 Month Old Sleep Schedule
At 10 months, your baby is likely cruising along furniture and maybe even taking first steps. This exciting physical development can sometimes disrupt sleep as baby wants to practice all the time — including at 3am! Keep offering opportunities to move during the day, and stay consistent with sleep boundaries.
Wake Windows
3h 15m - 4h
Naps
2 naps
Day Sleep
2.5-3 hours
Night Sleep
11-12 hours
Sample Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:30 AM | Wake up, bottle/nurse |
| 7:30 AM | Solids, playtime |
| 10:00 AM | Nap 1 (1.5 hours) |
| 11:30 AM | Wake, bottle/nurse |
| 12:30 PM | Solids (lunch), activity |
| 3:00 PM | Nap 2 (1-1.5 hours) |
| 4:30 PM | Wake, bottle/nurse, play |
| 5:30 PM | Solids (dinner) |
| 7:00 PM | Bath, bedtime routine |
| 7:30 PM | Final feed, bedtime |
Note: This is a sample schedule. Your baby's actual times may vary. Follow their cues!
Common Challenges at 10 Months
- •Cruising along furniture is exciting — baby may practice in the crib at night
- •Some 10-month-olds start showing signs of nap refusal
- •Increasing independence can mean more bedtime boundary testing
Tips for Success
- ✓Create a safe sleep space where baby can move around but settle themselves
- ✓If one nap is being refused, try adjusting wake windows rather than dropping to 1 nap
- ✓Offer lots of cruising practice during awake time to reduce crib practice
- ✓Consistency with boundaries now pays off as baby becomes a toddler
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