Wake windows refer to the amount of time your baby can stay awake between naps or sleep periods before they become overtired and have difficulty falling asleep.
➜ These windows vary by age and developmental stage, but they generally start short (around 45 minutes to 1 hour) for newborns and gradually increase as your baby grows.
➜ To recognize when your baby is ready for sleep, look for signs like yawning, rubbing their eyes, becoming fussy, staring blankly, or less engaged with their surroundings.
➜ Paying attention to these sleep cues and timing their naps within their ideal wake windows can help your baby fall asleep more easily and sleep more soundly.
➜ This approach also helps avoid the frustration of trying to get an overtired baby to sleep, leading to better rest for both your baby and yourself.