3 Month Old Baby Feeding and Sleeping Schedule 

During these early months, your little one will probably be eating about every three hours during the day and night. He or she will also be taking several naps a day. This article will give you an idea of a 3 month old baby feeding and sleeping schedule.

Feeding Schedule

During the third month of life, a baby will usually start to eat solid foods. Around this time, you can begin to introduce pureed fruits and vegetables into your child’s diet. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends starting with either single-grain cereal or iron-fortified infant formula as the first food.

You can then start to introduce other foods, such as pureed meats, vegetables, and fruits. It’s important to wait a few days in between introducing new foods, in case your baby has any allergies.

A typical 3 month old baby feeding schedule will look something like this:

• Breakfast: between 7 and 9 a.m.
• Lunch: between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
• Snack: around 3 p.m.
• Dinner: between 6 and 7 p.m.
• Bedtime: between 8 and 10 p.m.

Napping Schedule

During the early months, it’s not unusual for a baby to take four or five naps a day. By the time they reach three months old, most babies will have settled into a more predictable pattern of two or three naps during the day. Naps usually happen about every three hours or so.

A typical nap schedule for a three-month-old baby might look something like this:

• Nap One: around 9 or 10 a.m.
• Nap Two: around 1 p.m.
• Nap Three: between 6 and 7 p.m.

Sleeping Schedule

Babies this age usually sleep for about sixteen to eighteen hours a day, with around six to eight of those hours coming at night. Most babies will sleep for four to five hours at a time during the night. It’s not unusual for a baby to wake up once or twice during the night to eat. By three months old, some babies may start sleeping through the night.

A typical sleeping schedule for a three-month-old baby might look something like this:

• Sleep One: between 8 p.m. and midnight
• Sleep Two: between 4 and 5 am

Of course, every baby is different, so don’t be alarmed if your little one doesn’t follow this schedule. Just as with feeding and napping, your baby’s sleeping schedule will likely vary from day to day. If you have any concerns about your child’s eating, sleeping, or overall development, be sure to talk to your pediatrician.

Why is it Important to Create a Schedule?

Creating a schedule for your baby can be helpful in several ways. First, it will help you to know what to expect each day and how often your baby is likely to eat, nap, and sleep.

This can be especially helpful if you have other children who need your attention during the day.

Second, following a schedule can help your baby to develop good habits. By establishing regular routines for eating, napping, and sleeping, you’ll help your child to learn how to expectations and handle transitions.

This can be helpful later on in life when he or she starts attending school or dealing with changes at home.

Finally, having a schedule can give you some peace of mind. It can be reassuring to know that your baby is eating, sleeping, and napping according to a predictable pattern. If you’re ever feeling worried or stressed about your child’s care, refer back to the schedule to help put your mind at ease.

Of course, it’s important to remember that schedules are meant to be flexible. Don’t be afraid to deviate from the schedule from time to time, especially if your baby seems cranky or tired.