Question 1

What is the hardest month with a baby?

Accepted Answer

Many parents say the first 6 to 8 weeks are hardest because of round-the-clock feeds. Others find the stretch from about 7 to 10 months tough, as nap changes, new skills and separation anxiety all affect sleep. Our baby sleep regression ages guide shows the most common rough patches in one place.

Question 2

Should I wake my 7 month old from a nap?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes. If the second nap runs past about 4 p.m., or total daytime sleep goes over 3.5 hours, waking your baby gently helps protect bedtime and night sleep. A baby who naps long but still sleeps well at night doesn't need waking.

Question 3

Can I sleep train a 7 month old?

Accepted Answer

Many families start sleep training around this age, since most babies can learn to fall asleep on their own by now. Pick a method you can stick with for at least a week, and check with your pediatrician first, especially if you also plan to cut night feeds.

Question 4

Is the 6-7 month old sleep schedule the same?

Accepted Answer

Close, but not quite. Most 6-month-olds still take three naps with wake windows of about 2 to 3 hours. By 7 months, windows stretch to 2.5 to 3.5 hours and many babies move to two naps.

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