Free Printable Baby Daytime Schedules by age
A Gentle Rhythm for Your Baby’s Day
The early weeks can feel like one long day and night. A steady daytime rhythm brings calm for both you and your baby. I created these schedules from my 18+ years of caring for newborns, and they’re the same routines I share with the families I care for. When you follow them, your baby is less likely to become overtired and overstimulated, and you’re less likely to end the day exhausted too. For the best results, try to stay as close as you can to the suggested times in the first column of your baby’s schedule, day after day. A few minutes earlier or later is fine. Choose your baby’s age below, then download and print your copy.
Find Your Little One’s Schedule
4 Weeks
A gentle daytime rhythm for your 4-week-old, with feeding, cuddles and playtime, naps and bedtime.
8 Weeks
As your baby becomes more awake and curious, this schedule helps you balance feeding, playtime and naps.
3 Months
A simple daytime routine for your 3-month-old, as feeds, play and naps begin to settle into a natural rhythm.
6–8 Months
For babies 6 to 8 months, with milk feeds, first solid foods, playtime, naps and bedtime.
When to Move to the Next Schedule
Every baby develops at their own pace. Your baby may be ready for a schedule 1–2 weeks earlier or later than the age on it. If your baby no longer wants to sleep as much as the schedule suggests, it may be time to move to the next one. Stay close to the times on the schedule, and if your baby shows hunger cues earlier, always feed them. If you’re not sure whether it’s time to change schedules, ask your pediatrician, and bring your baby’s daily schedule to your appointments. Watch your little one’s cues and trust yourself, because you know your baby best.
If Your Baby Was Born Early
If your little one arrived early, choose the schedule by your baby’s corrected age, which counts from your due date, not from the birth date. For example, a baby born 6 weeks early who is now 10 weeks old has a corrected age of 4 weeks, so the 4 Weeks schedule is the right place to start. Premature babies often need more frequent feedings, extra rest and lots of cuddle time. Always follow the feeding plan from your pediatrician or NICU team first, and use these schedules as a guide around it.
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