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Schedules

Find all of my schedule posts here. For sample schedules, click here. Find my schedule tips here. If you are trying to figure out wake time length, find answers here. If you want tips on what to do during wake time (playtime), read here. Get tips on the “eat” portion of your day here and the “sleep” portion of your day here.

How To Celebrate Baby’s First Halloween Without Disrupting the Schedule

September 23, 2026 by valplowman
Baby dressed up for Halloween

Planning your baby’s first Halloween? Get simple tips for timing your celebration around wake windows and naps, picking a comfortable costume, and bouncing back fast if the evening runs long. …

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Categories Holidays, Schedule Tips Tags disruptions, Halloween Leave a comment

How the Fall Time Change Affects Your Baby’s Sleep

September 14, 2026 by valplowman
Baby lying in bed side-eyeing a clock

…and how to prepare Worried about how the fall time change will affect your baby’s sleep schedule? Learn how to prepare ahead of time, minimize early wake-ups, and smoothly adjust …

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Categories Autumn, Schedule Tips Tags fall, time change Leave a comment

Dreamfeed Frequently Asked Questions

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 by valplowman
What is a dreamfeed and how can it help your baby sleep through the night. This post answers all of your questions about a dreamfeed.

Everything you’ve wondered about the dreamfeed — answered. What time to do it, whether to burp or change baby, what to do if baby won’t eat, and exactly when and …

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Categories Schedules Tags dreamfeed 145 Comments

Babywise Schedule: 3 to 6 Months Old

June 9, 2026April 7, 2026 by valplowman
Brinley as a baby wearing yellow and white striped shirt with a bow in her hair

What to expect week by week from 13 to 29 weeks — feeding schedules, nap counts, wake windows, when to introduce solids, and how to navigate the 4-month sleep disruption. …

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Categories Sample Schedules 2 Comments

How To Tell if Baby is Getting a Full Feeding

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026 by valplowman
Baby breastfeeding

Is your baby actually getting a full feeding — or just snacking? Learn 6 simple signs to watch for, from feeding length and diaper output to growth and contentment, so …

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Categories Babywise, Breastfeeding, Schedule Tips Tags nursing 7 Comments

Sample 4 Hour Schedules for Your Baby

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 by valplowman
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Ready for a 4-hour schedule? Browse 52+ real sample schedules from babies ages 3-12 months—breastfed, formula-fed, and combo. Find the perfect routine for your family with detailed feeding, nap, and …

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Categories Sample Schedules Tags Babywise Schedules, four hour schedule 2 Comments

How to Calculate Waketime When Baby Wakes Early

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 by valplowman
Baby awake and sticking her tongue out

Baby woke early from a nap? Should you keep the same wake time length or stick to the schedule? Learn how to calculate the right wake window when naps go …

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Categories Schedule Tips, Wake Time Length Tags waketime length, waking early 64 Comments
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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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Schedules and Sleep

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    Newborn Parent Sleep Deprivation: Strategies That Actually Help

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    How to Transition Away From a Sound Machine

  • Sleep Hierarchy for Babies 3-6 Months

    Sleep Hierarchy for Babies 3-6 Months

  • Protecting Kids’ Sleep During Summer Travel

    Protecting Kids’ Sleep During Summer Travel

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