😴 Baby Sleep Tracker
Log sleep sessions and track if your baby is getting enough rest by age
Sleep History
How to use this tool
Use the manual log tab to add sleep sessions with start and end times, or switch to the live timer and tap Start when baby dozes off and Stop when they wake up.
- 1Choose your tracking method
Use "Log Nap/Sleep" to enter times manually. Great for logging last night's sleep in the morning. Use "Live Sleep Timer" and tap Start the moment your baby falls asleep for real-time tracking.
- 2Enter sleep start and end times (manual mode)
Enter when your baby fell asleep and when they woke up. If a nap crosses midnight, the tool automatically calculates the correct duration.
- 3Select sleep type
Choose Daytime Nap, Night Sleep, or Fed to Sleep. Tracking type helps you understand patterns. For example, if all sleeps are feed-dependent, a sleep consultant would flag this.
- 4Enter baby's age for a recommendation
Add your baby's age in months and the tool shows you how much sleep is recommended at that age. You can see immediately if your baby is getting enough rest.
One of the most effective schedules for 6-9 month old babies: wake them up, then put down for nap 1 after 2 hours of awake time, nap 2 after 3 hours, and bedtime after 4 hours. This naturally syncs with most babies' biological clocks and reduces night waking.
Always place baby on their back to sleep. Use a firm, flat surface with no pillows, loose blankets, bumpers, or soft toys. Room-sharing (without bed-sharing) is recommended for the first 6 months by IAP. Never leave a sleeping baby unattended on a sofa or adult bed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much sleep does my baby need at each age?
My 4-month-old used to sleep well but now wakes frequently. Why?
When do babies start sleeping through the night?
Is it normal for my newborn to sleep so much?
How baby sleep tracking care actually works in India
Indian healthcare for babies works on two parallel systems. Middle class families typically have a private pediatrician on call. Apollo, Fortis, Max, Manipal, Cloudnine have pediatric specialty centres in metros. Smaller cities have local trusted pediatricians who often see three generations of the same family. Government Primary Health Centres provide free care for everyone. Consultation fees at private pediatricians range from rupees 400 to 1500 in metros. Government hospitals are free, queues can be long. Many private pediatricians give WhatsApp consultations for after hours stuff. This is uniquely convenient and worth asking about when picking your pediatrician. The IAP has been updating its guidelines to match international evidence on fever management, medication choice, and the limited role of sponging.
For emergencies in India: 112 (national emergency) or 102 (ambulance). For non-emergency child health concerns, call your pediatrician directly. Many hospital chains like Apollo, Fortis, and Max offer 24/7 telephone consultations for registered patients.
What Indian moms actually deal with
Indian families bring extra layers of advice when baby is sick. Maternal grandmother arrives within hours, often with old remedies. Mother in law has opinions. The aunties WhatsApp group has more opinions. The neighbour with no medical training also has thoughts. Most of this advice is well meaning. Some is outdated. None should replace your pediatrician. Use traditional comfort measures like haldi milk for older babies, tulsi water, light steam, these are fine alongside medical care. Just not as replacements when actual medication is needed. The cultural pressure to refuse modern medication is real and sometimes harmful. Crocin and Calpol when properly dosed are among the safest pediatric medications studied. The simple line "doctor said this is necessary" usually settles cultural disagreements about giving paracetamol.