I have a six month old baby, what time should I put her to bed? What time do you put your babies to bed?

Answer 1

i started my babies at 8pm to bed. And know that they are 7 and 5 they still go to bed at 8

Answer 2

Bethany
I think you got some really good answers. Except for Baron's. I hope he/she doesn't have kids. They won't ever learn anything because everytime they ask a question about something they don't know, Baron will snap at them and belittle them for asking for help. I hope to God he/she hasn't already reproduced!!!!
Anyway. As for you question...I have a year and half year old, and he was sleeping through the night at a month old. It wasn't anything I did, he just was a pretty adaptable baby. It depends if yours is sleeping through the night or not. Babies that age should be getting about 16 hours of sleep in a day including naps. But like the others have said, it also depends on your schedule, if you get up early, then put him to bed earlier or vice versa. The other thing about bedtime is that you have to be consistent. A ritual of bath, reading, bed is a great one. They will learn to know what to expect and know to get ready for sleep. And the other important thing is that they sleep in their own beds. I don't know if you do this or not, but I highly recommend it. It just makes things easier later. They already are used to sleeping there and it isn't a struggle to break a bad habit later. Hopes this helps, and good luck, and always ask if you don't know. We have all been first time parents and it is hard. There is no shame in asking for help. It only makes us better parents!!!!

Answer 3

At 6 months old, what time she goes to bed should be dependent on your schedule and your preferences. There is no right or wrong time or even a better time. The only important thing is that she gets enough sleep.

She should be getting 11-13 hours of sleep per night depending on her naps. If she is not getting enough sleep at night, consider moving her bedtime earlier so she doesn't wake early just because the sun comes up.

When my first was 6 months old, she went down around 10 or 11 pm and got up at 10 am. My second is 10 months now and has been on a schedule going to bed at 6:30pm and getting up at 6:30am. With our first, my husband and I were night owls and I preferred to sleep-in in the morning. With my second, I need him up and ready to leave for preschool in the mornings.

Each baby is different too... try to let her set her own schedule and just pay attention to her cues.

Answer 4

Since she's only six months, she should get at least 2-3 naps a day. If she wakes up at about 8, put her to bed at 12. Then when she wakes up at about 1:30/2 o'clock, put her to bed at 7. Depending on the time she wakes up, you should put her to bed before 11.
This might not fit your schedule, but unless you want to sleep through the ight this is best.

Answer 5

Some people make fun, but I put my 6 month old son to bed at 6:30-7:00 each night. He does wake up once (sometimes twice) to eat, but he will basically sleep until 6:00 the next morning when we have to get up for work. He only naps about 2 - 2.5 hours each day, so he needs to get 10+ hours of sleep each night, and with this schedule he does.

Some parents think if they put them to bed later they will be "more tired" and sleep better but this is not true. Babies need 10-14 hours of sleep depending on their age and keeping them up late is only making them more sleep deprived.

Watch for signs that your baby is ready for bed and don't ignore them. Go with the flow. Rubbing her eyes, staring into space quietly, wanting to be held more than normal...

Good luck!

Answer 6

I think a good time to get baby settled for the night is to start around 7pm (depending on when the last nap was). Maybe a bath, then jammies, then nurse or give a bottle. She might not sleep through the night but it's a start! My baby goes to bed by 7:30.

Answer 7

My 6 month old goes to bed about 8:00 pm or 8:30 at the latest.

Answer 8

I put down my 6 month old anytime from 9 pm- 10 pm at the latest. he usually gets cranky and rubs his eyes when hes ready.. jus be sure to feed her rite before shes out for the nite. He wakes up at about 745 am or 8 in the morning... pamper change a bottle and a little laughs.. it works if you play with her for abotut 30 mins rite bfore you plant to put her down .. put on the pajamas fresh diaper and have sum giggles this way she'll have a bed time routine and kno that nex comes the bottle then the bed... My son has been on this routine for the past month and he hasnt objected yet unles sit is too hot for him as is comin up with those summer nites... jsut pik a comfy routine ans stick with it.. good luck !

Answer 9

My son is 11 months and he is in bed by 6pm.... and sleeps until 6 in the morning... he is so used to being in bed by 6 that if hes not he is cranky... and its perfect for me, cuz I like the free time at the end of the night to relax and whatnot...

He started this at about 7 months though... He also takes 2 (20 minute) naps during the day... he is always full of energy.

Good luck though!

Answer 10

i would bath the baby around 6pm and give it a bottle or breast what ever you do and have a cuddle and kisses and make sure it has had its dinner then i would start it off going to bed at 7pm babys need 13 hours sleep a night
if the baby wakes in the night feed it and change then put it back to bed

Answer 11

Both my 5 month old and my 3 year old go to bed at 8 pm every night. The baby wakes up at 9 am, my son wakes up at 7 am.

As to when you should put your baby to bed, you should do it at a time that ensures she'll get enough sleep. If she sleeps in late in the morning and it works for everyone's schedule you can put her to bed at a later time. My older child was one who got up at 7am no matter what time we put him to bed, so earlier was better for us.