Little Helpers · The First Year

Nap time helper.

Tell us her age and when she woke up. We'll show you when her next nap is likely to come, so you can plan your day around it.

Next nap, about

Watch for her sleepy signs.

  • Yawning
  • Rubbing her eyes
  • Blinking more, or staring off
  • Slowing down and getting quieter

Every baby is her own person. Some days the window is shorter, some days longer, and that's normal. Her sleepy signs are your best guide, and the window simply helps you know when to start watching.

Every sleep, safe sleep.

On her back, in her own crib or bassinet, with nothing else in it. The simple setup →

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Where this comes from

This helper shares general information. It doesn't replace care from your doctor, midwife or your baby's pediatrician.

  • What Are Baby Wake Windows? And How Long Should They Be?, Cleveland Clinic
  • Child Sleep Duration Health Advisory, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
  • A Parent's Guide to Safe Sleep, American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)
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