😴 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 NICE. 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 the United Kingdom
UK pediatric care runs through the NHS. Generally well organised. Can feel slow at peak times. Your first call is usually NHS 111. Free, 24/7. They triage what is going on and tell you what level of care to seek. Sometimes a GP appointment via e-Consult. Sometimes A and E. Occasionally an ambulance. Out of hours GP services run evenings and weekends. Walk in centres and Urgent Treatment Centres handle the mid range stuff. A and E is for genuine emergencies, not routine fever queries, where you can wait many hours. For babies under 3 months though, A and E is the right call regardless. The NHS Pharmacy First service can also handle minor childhood things now without a GP appointment.
In the UK, call NHS 111 for non-emergency advice 24/7. For emergencies, call 999. Many GP practices have an after hours triage line. Your Health Visitor is also a valuable resource for baby questions during weekday hours. Pharmacies like Boots offer free advice from pharmacists for non-emergency concerns through the Pharmacy First service.
What British mums actually deal with
British mums often feel pressure to wait it out before bothering the NHS. This is wrong thinking. NHS 111 was designed for exactly these calls. Staff are trained to triage and there is genuinely no judgment for calling. Health Visitors are an underused resource. They expect to hear about concerns in young babies. They can advise on what is normal during teething (mild temperature elevation, yes). True fever above 38 Celsius is something else and worth a proper assessment. British medical practice runs more conservative on medication than American practice. Calpol is the workhorse. Talk to your GP or pharmacist before alternating with Nurofen, NICE specifically does not recommend routine alternating.