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NHS Baby Routine Guide (UK)

Establish healthy routines for feeding, sleeping, and playtime with our NHS-approved baby routine guide.

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NHS Sample Baby Routines by Age (UK)

Newborn (0-6 weeks)

Newborns have very little routine and feed frequently throughout day and night.

  • Every 2-3 hours:Feed
  • After feeds:Short awake time (30-45 min)
  • Throughout day/night:Sleep (15-18 hours total)
  • Evening:Cluster feeding common

Note: Focus on feeding on demand and safe sleep practices rather than strict scheduling at this age.

2-3 Months

At this age, babies begin to develop more predictable patterns.

  • 7:00 AM:Wake up & feed
  • 8:30 AM:Nap (1-2 hours)
  • 10:30 AM:Feed & playtime
  • 12:00 PM:Nap (1-2 hours)
  • 2:00 PM:Feed & playtime
  • 4:00 PM:Nap (30-45 min)
  • 5:00 PM:Feed & playtime
  • 7:00 PM:Feed & bedtime routine