10 Month Old Sleep Schedule

Written by Jill Zwarensteyn, Editor

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Our team of sleep experts is here to help you master your 10-month-old’s sleeping schedule.

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Caring for a newborn is rarely a breeze. Whether it’s your first or your fifth, they each bring their unique personalities and challenges, offering you a wide variety of learning opportunities along the way.

With varying aspects to each child, it can be difficult to learn their tendencies. Employing help in the form of family and friends can feel more than necessary, but even with extra hands, raising a baby can be overwhelming at times.

In this article, we’ll explore healthy tenets to a 10-month-old sleep schedule. We hope to help you feel more in control so you can bring up a happy, healthy baby and get you some quality zzz’s as well.

The Amount of Sleep 10-Month-Old Babies Need

As our munchkins grow, it’s critical they get daily adequate rest to help their growing brains develop correctly. According to a study at John Hopkins, “kids who regularly get an adequate amount of sleep have improved attention, behavior, learning, memory, and overall mental and physical health. Not getting enough sleep can lead to high blood pressure, obesity, and even depression.”

At 10 months, most infants can sleep the whole night through, which should be around 11 or 12 hours a night. They should also be getting a few naps during the day as well, totaling two or two and a half hours. I know, 10-month-olds are living the good life.

However, while this may seem like a breezy existence, our little ones need all the help they can get. They need a lot of zzz’s because, at this age, their bodies are growing at such a quick pace. Getting an adequate amount of sleep allows them to funnel nutrients to their brain so they can grow into smart and capable young adults.

If your little one isn’t getting proper sleep, this can not only stunt their mental growth but they can become agitated, cranky, and generally more difficult, making your life a whole lot harder. Below we’ll dive into how to ensure your tyke gets a solid night’s rest.

Read More: How Much Sleep Do Kids Need?

How Feeding Fits?

Around 10 months, you may notice an appetite increase, likely due to their increased activity levels as they become more independently mobile. Being that your little rascal is probably moving around quite a bit, they’ll be burning more calories, and babies already need a significant amount of nutrients to fuel their expanding bodies and brains.

While their food intake may not be much different than a month ago, they may need a few more snacks throughout the day. Regardless of what they’re eating, they could benefit from increased substantial snacks, like avocado, scrambled eggs, or yogurt—or simply more formula or breast milk.

Additional food may be something your child will express a desire for themselves. However, if they’re suddenly becoming hungry at 2 AM after they’ve already been sleeping through the nights, this might be something you’ll want to sneak in yourself if you notice an increase in appetite at irregular times.

Should I Feed My 10-Month-Old Infant Early in the Morning?

Every child is different, and this is entirely up to you. While your little one likely can sleep through the night by now, they may not be. Don’t worry, this isn’t something to necessarily be concerned about; each kid moves at their own pace.

However, your little one should be sleeping around 11 to 12 hours each night by 10 months. So, if they’re going down for bed at 7, they shouldn’t be waking up before 6 in the morning, and if they are, they may need a few more calories during the day to help them get through the night.

How Long Should a Nap Be?

By 10 months old, your infant should be sleeping soundly for 11 to 12 hours. If they’re not sleeping through the night, this could, unfortunately, affect their naps negatively as well.

If your child isn’t regularly getting proper rest, they are more likely to grow agitated and cranky, making it difficult to put them down for bedtime or a nap. They should, ideally, be napping twice a day for a total of two to two and a half hours.

Find Out More: How to Get Babies to Nap Longer