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The wake window is the maximum amount of time a baby can tolerate being awake between naps and before bedtime.
Wake windows shorter or longer than the age range can cause night wakings, early morning rise, and short non-restorative naps.
Wake windows by age
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Up to 15 months, the wake window is typically shorter at the beginning of the day and gets longer throughout the day.
From 15 months, when the child is down to a single nap, it’s usually the opposite. The shorter window is the one before bedtime.
Striking a balance
Ensuring they're awake long enough to sleep well, yet not so long that it leads to a meltdown. You can add slowly a few minutes at a time.
How to extend the wake window
Go outside or in a different room, play music, splash in the sync, and try different toys.
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