Babywise Sample Schedules: Six Months Old

This post gives sample schedule Babywise schedules for the seventh month. The seventh month of baby’s life comprises weeks 27-31. Baby is six months old moving to 7 months old. These are Babywise 6 and 7 Month Old Sample Schedules.

6-7 month old baby

Babywise Baby Seven Month Overview

During the seventh month, you can aim for and expect the following:

  • Baby will likely be ready to start solid foods. Consult with your doctor.
  • Baby will have 2-3 naps per day. Baby might be ready to move to two naps. Some are not ready for two naps until older. Average age for moving to two naps is 8 months.
  • Have 4-5 liquid feedings in a day. This is in addition to the solid foods.
  • Naps will be 1.5-2.5 hours each. The third nap can be short (about 45 minutes).
  • Baby should sleep 10-12 hours at night. Sleep might be solid or it might include a dreamfeed.
  • Independent play will be 15-30 minutes in length once baby can sit independently.
  • Discipline will be needed if it hasn’t been already. Discipline means to guide and correct, not to hurt.

Babywise Sample Schedules

Our Babywise 6 Month Old Sample Schedules

Week 27

Kaitlyn

I finally relinquished the dreamfeed. Kaitlyn basically started to refuse to wake up and eat, so I consented and dropped it. Her waketime had also started to extend a bit, and she started to need to go longer in the morning between feedings.

7:30–nurse + solids
8:45–nap
11:00–nurse
12:15–nap
2:00–nurse + solids
3:15–nap
5:00–nurse
7:00–nurse + solids then bed

McKenna

8:00 AM–wake, nurse, eat 2-3 T prunes and 1 T peaches mixed with 3 T oatmeal
9:10 AM–nap
12:00 PM–wake, nurse, eat about 4 T green veggie and about 4 T banana
1:30 PM–nap
4:00 PM–wake, nurse, eat about 4 T yellow veggie, 4 T peaches or pears, and then 1-2 T oatmeal (sometimes she eats one bite only of oatmeal).
6:00 PM–nap
8:00 PM–wake, nurse, change into PJs, story, bed
10:10 PM–dreamfeed

Brinley

Our schedule typically looks like this:
7:30–feed with solids–2-4 T prunes and 2 T of oatmeal mixed in
8:45–nap
11:30–feed with solids–4 T of pears OR peaches and 2 T of oatmeal mixed in and 2 T of green beans OR peas with 1 T oatmeal mixed in and some fruit
1:00–nap
3:45–feed
5:15–nap
6:00–solids–half a banana mixed with 2 T oatmeal OR 3-4 T applesauce mixed with 2 T oatmeal and sweet potatoes (1-2 T) OR butternut squash (1-2 T) and some fruit
7:30–feed, then bedtime. In bed by 8:00-8:10

Week 28

McKenna

8:15 AM–wake, nurse, eat 2-3 T prunes and 1 T peaches mixed with 3 T oatmeal
9:20 AM–nap
12:15 AM–wake, nurse, eat about 4 T green veggies and 4 T banana
2:00 PM–nap
4:30 PM–wake, nurse, eat about 4 T yellow/orange veggie, 4 T peaches or pears, and then 1-2 T oatmeal
6:00-6:30 PM–nap
7:45 PM–wake, nurse, change into PJs, story, bed
10:00 PM–dreamfeed

Brinley

8:00–feed with solids–2-4 T prunes and 2 T of oatmeal mixed in–a few days we did 2 T yogurt here
9:15–nap
12:00–feed with solids–4 T of pears OR peaches and 2 T of oatmeal mixed in and 2 T of green beans OR peas with 1 T oatmeal mixed in and some fruit
1:30–nap
4:00–feed
5:30–nap
6:15–solids–half a banana mixed with 2 T oatmeal OR 3-4 T applesauce mixed with 2 T oatmeal and sweet potatoes (1-2 T) OR butternut squash (1-2 T) and some fruit
7:30–feed, then bedtime. In bed by 8:00-8:10

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Week 29

McKenna

8:15 AM–wake, nurse, eat 2-3 T prunes, 2 T peaches mixed with 4 T oatmeal
9:25 AM–nap (some days, she was up until 9:30, but her nap was disrupted. She would go back to sleep after talking for a few minutes, but that is unusual for her to wake and talk).
12:15 PM–wake, nurse, eat about 4 T green veggies and 4-8 T applesauce
2:00 PM–nap
4:30 PM–wake, nurse, eat about 2 T squash, 2 T carrots or sweet potatoes, 4 T bananas or pears. If she still seemed hungry, I would offer 1-2 T oatmeal
6:00-6:30 PM–nap
7:00-8:00 PM– wake
7:50-8:00 PM– eat, pjs, story, bed
10:00 PM– dreamfeed for half of the week

Brinley

8:00–feed with solids–2-4 T prunes and 2 T of oatmeal mixed in–a few days we did 2 T yogurt here
9:15–nap
12:00–feed with solids–4 T of pears OR peaches and 2 T of oatmeal mixed in and 2 T of green beans OR peas with 1 T oatmeal mixed in and some fruit
1:30–nap
4:00–feed
5:30–nap
6:15–solids–half a banana mixed with 2 T oatmeal OR 3-4 T applesauce mixed with 2 T oatmeal and sweet potatoes (1-2 T) OR butternut squash (1-2 T) and some fruit
7:30–feed, then bedtime. In bed by 8:00.

Week 30

McKenna

I am continuing to move things back slowly before the time change, but I can’t change her much more than she is since it would conflict with the other children too much. I am also going to stop posting how much of each food she eats. I think too many people are worrying over it :):
8:20–wake, nurse, eat (prunes or peaches and oatmeal)
9:30–nap
12:20–wake, nurse, eat (green veggie and applesauce. I was also doing avocado here, but have since stopped it. I will start again if the rash is attributed to something else)
2:00–nap
4:30–wake, nurse, eat (orange/yellow veggie, bananas or pears)
6:00–nap
7:50–wake, nurse, pjs, story, bed

Brinley

8:00–feed with solids–2-4 T prunes and 2 T of oatmeal mixed in–a few days we did 2 T yogurt here
9:20–nap
12:00–feed with solids–4 T of pears OR peaches and 2 T of oatmeal mixed in and 2 T of green beans OR peas with 1 T oatmeal mixed in and some fruit
1:30–nap
4:00–feed with solids half a banana mixed with 2 T oatmeal OR 3-4 T applesauce mixed with 2 T oatmeal and sweet potatoes (2 T) OR butternut squash (2 T) and some fruit OR 2 T carrots
5:30–nap
7:30–feed, then bedtime. In bed by 8:00.

This post gives sample schedule Babywise schedules for the seventh month. The seventh month of baby’s life comprises weeks 27-30. Baby is six months old. These are Babywise 6 Month Old Sample Schedules.

31 Week Old Schedule:

Schedule 1-
8:45 AM–wake, nurse, eat (prunes or peaches and oatmeal)
10:00 AM–nap
1:00 PM–wake, nurse, eat (green veggie and applesauce)
2:30 PM–nap
5:00 PM–wake, nurse eat (yellow veggie and bananas or pears)
6:30 PM–nap
8:30 PM–wake, nurse, PJs, story, bed

Schedule 2-
8:00–feed with solids–2-4 T prunes and 2 T of oatmeal mixed in–a few days we did 2 T yogurt here
9:30–nap
12:00–feed with solids–4 T of pears OR peaches and 2 T of oatmeal mixed in and 2 T of green beans OR peas with 1 T oatmeal mixed in and some fruit
1:30–nap
4:00–feed with solids half a banana mixed with 2 T oatmeal OR 3-4 T applesauce mixed with 2 T oatmeal and sweet potatoes (2 T) OR butternut squash (2 T) and some fruit OR 2 T carrots
5:30–nap 
7:30–feed, then bedtime. In bed by 8:00.

Your Babywise 6 Month Old Sample Schedules

6 Months girl

7:30 – wake up/eat
8:40 – nap
10:50 – eat
12:20 – nap
2:20 – eat
3:50 – nap
4:50 – eat
6:30/45 – eat
7:30 – bed
10:00 dream feed/10:30 bed (until it was dropped)

6 month old boy

We have *just* transitioned from 5 meals/day to 4, dropping the early morning meal before I leave for work. Now I pump there instead. I sought Val’s advice a few months ago before my transition back to work, and she was spot on. That early morning “dreamfeed” starting affecting his naps a week before he turned 6 months. She’s a BW genius 😉

My sister nannies for us, so the activities vary, but this is the report I usually get when I call home while pumping. Naps and meals are very regular.

5:30 mom pumps
7:30-8 wake, play in crib if up before 8
8:00 Bottle (breast milk)
8:30 Mat time/tummy time/practice sitting up
9:00 Nap #1
12:00 Bottle (usually formula)
12:30 Outside time/storytime/singing
1:30 Nap #2
4:00 Nurse (I’m usually home by this time)
4:30 Mommy time
5:30 Catnap
6:15 Wake/Daddy time
7:00 Nurse
7:30-7:45 Bed for the night

6 month old Twins

7am: 6.5oz/7.5oz bm bottle
7:20-8:15: playtime – usually play mat or tummy time
8:15-10: nap (I pump once they go to sleep)
10: 6.5/7.5oz bottl10:30 go to park for walk and run errands
1:00 formula bottle
1:20 watch baby einstein video while I pump then play in exersaucers and jumperoo
2:30/2:45 nap
4:00 bm bottle -sometimes mixed with 2oz of formula
4:20 play in playroom, practice sitting – 5:30 daddy comes home and we either all go for a run or Daddy takes them while I stay home to pump, do laundry, wash bottles and have some “me” time.
7:00 6.5/7.5 oz bottles, just started baby food (sweet potatoes, green beans, and carrots)
then we have bath, songs/stories
7:45/8 Bed
10pm I pump and then wake up again at 3am to pump.

I’m really trying to keep up with them as much as I can. we have also been playing with the four hour schedule. The above schedule is if I manipulate it. Sometimes they go a little over. Tonight we gave them a bottle at 4:15, then green beans at 6 then a four oz. bottle at 6:30 then Bed. I feel like I run out of wake time activities. I just got babywise II and see that I need to do Independent play. We set up our pack and play this weekend so I plan to start using it tomorrow 🙂

6mo girl

7 wake, nurse, solids
8:40 nap
10:30-10:45 wake, nurse, solids
12:30 nap
2:00 wake, nurse, solids
4:00 nap
5:00 wake, nurse a little, solids
6:20 bath, pajamas
6:40 nurse, stories
7:00 bed
4:00am short nursing, back to bed

6 month old girl

My daughter is 6 months old, on a 3 1/2 hour schedule, and NOT a big eater at all! She could easily go 4 hours without eating and be totally fine, but I’m not sure I can lengthen her awake time or naps at this point in time. When I say she is not a big eater, at some meals she only eats 3-4oz and is perfectly happy until her next feeding! I tried introducing rice cereal last week. On the first day, she willingly opened her mouth it eat it and she hasn’t eaten it/opened her mouth since. I’ve decided to take a break for a few days with the solids and will start back with green veggies next week! Her schedule now is:

6:30-7:00am – eat 6.5 oz
7:00-8:30am – play
8:30-10:00am – sleep
10:00-10:30am – eat 6 oz
10:30-12:00pm – play
12:00-1:30pm – sleep
1:30-2:00pm – eat 6 oz
2:00-3:30pm – play
3:30-5:00pm – sleep
5:00-5:30pm – eat 6 oz
5:30-6:45pm – play
6:45pm – bath
7:00-7:30pm – eat 6 oz
7:45pm – bedtime

6 months

7:30 wake, nurse
9:00 nap
10:30 wake, nurse
11:00 ish cereal
12:30 nap
2:00 wake, nurse
4:00 nap
5:30 wake, nurse
6:30 purees with family dinner
8:30 nurse
9:00 bed

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8 month old girl, 6 month adjusted age for prematurity. All bottles are 1/2 BM and 1/2 formula

8:00am-eat 5oz bottle, cereal, fruit
8:30-8:45- 15 minutes excersaucer
8:45am- walk or sit at window if too hot, read book, play on mat
9:30-10 minutes playpen time
10am-nap
1130am-eat 5oz bottle, cereal, fruit or veggie
12:00p- excersaucer
12:15p- baby in carrier for about 1/2 while I clean
1:00p- 10 minutes playpen time
1:30p-nap
3:00p- eat 5oz bottle
3:30p-3:45 Excersaucer
4:00p-floor time
5:00p-nap
6:30p- eat 5oz bottle, meat, veggie
7:00p family walk, out to dinner, church bible study, usually doing something during this awake time.
8:30p between
9:30p eat 4oz bottle and bed


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8 month old boy (6 weeks premature)–variety of activities during waketime

7:30 Wake/6 ounce bottle/Fruit
9:30 Nap
11:30 or 12:00 Wake/6 ounces/Green veggie/Fruit
2:00 Nap
4:00 Wake/6 ounces
6:00 Orange veggie/Fruit
7:45 Bath
8:00 Bedtime routine: Book/Prayers/6 ounces

6.5 month old boy

7:30 am wake/nurse
7:50 IP in crib
8:15 mommy and baby time
8:30 BLW breakfast
9:00 free time
9:15 – 9:20 nap
11:30 wake/nurse
11:50 blanket time
12:30 BLW lunch
1:00 bath
1:30 nap
3:30 wake/nurse
3:50 activity center/play mat/read book
4:15 playtime with mommy
4:45 blanket time
5:15 catnap
6:00 wake + BLW dinner
7:00 nurse
7:20 bedtime

4-6 months

Since 4 months (he will be 6 months this week) we have been working on transitioning to 3.5-hour schedule. After a few days of the longer schedule, he wakes up early from naps and we end up doing the 3-hour schedule above, so for the last little while we’ve just done the longer schedule 2-3 days a week which allows me to decide which days rather than him. Hopefully we’ll do this all the time soon!6am Nurse, then some playtime
7:15 Nap
9:30 Nurse, tummy time, playtime
11:00 Nap
1:00pm Nurse, tummy time, playtime (or errands)
2:30 Nap
4:30 Nurse, play time, family time
6:00 (sometimes a little later) Nap
(Sometimes he doesn’t take the 4th nap, but most of the time he needs it.)
7:30 Nurse
Bedtime routine
Bed by 8:15At nearly 6 months old, his waketimes are still 90 minutes and he still needs 4 naps. Most of the time his nighttime sleep is only 9 hours and I would like to move to 10 hours, but so far that hasn’t happened.

6-8months girl–just a rough schedule

7-7.30am wake – formula (5-6oz) – play with sibling, daddy
8.30am – bath
9am – nap

11-11.15 wake – formula (5-6oz)
11.45 – solids (puree, cereal, steamed veg/fruits)
12pm – IP (45min IP in playpen, or 30min in jumperoo), the rest is floor time
1pm – nap
3.30pm – wake – formula (5oz) – play on the floor, with sibling
5.30pm – dinner (puree, cereal, steamed veg/fruits)
6.30pm – bath – 5-6oz formula
7pm – sleep

7 months:
7am – Eat (nurse and solids)
7:45am – Activity
9:00am – Sleep
11:00am – Eat (nurse and solids)
11:45am – Activity (10 min playpen time)
1:00pm – Sleep
3:00pm – Eat (nurse and solids)
3:45pm – Activity (10 min playpen time)
5:00pm – Catnap (most days)
5:45pm – Awake (bath time, walk, etc)
6:30pm – Nurse
7pm – Bed

7 Months girl
7:30 – wake up, eat, play
8:50 – nap
11:00 – eat, play
12:30 – nap
2:20 – eat, play
4:00 – nap
4:45 – eat, play
6:40 – eat
7:30 – bed

This post gives sample schedule Babywise schedules for the seventh month. The seventh month of baby’s life comprises weeks 27-30. Baby is six months old. These are Babywise 6 Month Old Sample Schedules.

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