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“Wake up Windows” has become very popular in recent years, and we understand that it can be an interesting topic. Many of you have asked why Moms on Call doesn’t follow them. Let’s dive into the wake-up calls and how Moms on Call is talking about wake-up times in our day-to-day routines, and check it out. useful and encouraging methods for your child’s schedule.
What is Wake Windows?
Wake-up windows specify specific times to determine how long babies can be awake between naps. The wake-up window is determined by your child’s age. The purpose of this Window is to keep babies long enough to be tired for the next nap but not too tired. This means that the next “sleep” time is set by the length of time they were awake. This makes every day different, which makes it difficult to create a consistent routine.
We interact with families every day who are experiencing confusion and find days of confusion when trying to follow the Wake Window method.
Women on Call more about consistency.
Our baby’s body knows the time by doing the same thing every day. Focusing on a routine allows us to have a little predictability and regular flexibility to account for waking up early or falling asleep for crazy periods of time. With Mothers on Call Tours, you have a grace period of 15 minutes on either side of the listed times. We also provide you with a few important tips for the day, called “Crazy Day” moments, which will help you get back to your “off” day.
Let’s see a real example using both methods:
Below, we break down the two little days using each method with a 9-week-old baby. The “C” periods represent our “Crazy Day” periods, due to days of waking up too early or sleeping too little. “C” times are times when we want to be tight in the system when nothing is moving. If we can hit these times, even if nothing else happens on time that day, we can still sleep at night!
At 9 weeks:
- From holding about an hour and 15 minutes to 1 ½ hours awake
- Feeding about every three hours
Wake Windows (60-90 minutes)
Monday
6:30 am: Snacks
7:30 am: Sleeper, sit down to sleep
8:30 am: He wakes up, but it’s not time for Lunch
9 am: Meals
9:45 am: Nap (because he has been awake for 1hr 15 mins)
11:15 am: He wakes up, but it’s not time for Lunch
12pm: Lunch
12:30/12:45: Nap (No play time after meal due to being awake for 60-90 minutes)
2pm: Wake up (very hard)
2:30 pm: Early feeding
3:30 pm: Sun
…and so on!
Tuesday
7 am: Snacks
8:30 am: Sleep (90 minutes after waking up)
9:30 am: Wake up
10 am: Meals
11 am: Sleep (90 minutes after waking up)
11:45 am/12 pm: Wake up
12:30 pm: Meals
1 pm: Sun
2 pm: wow
3 pm: dinner
3:30 pm: Sun
…and so on!
Every day is different following the window path. Some birth windows can be 60 minutes, and others can be 90 minutes. If you choose to use Wake Windows, try to keep most of the “Feed” times constant each day.
Mothers on Call
(Determining “C” Time is a 15-minute grace period)
Monday
6:45/7 am (C*): Feed (regardless of when fed)
7:30 am: Playtime (They may nap occasionally, but every 5-10 minutes, they move or go to other activities or rest areas.)
8:15/8:30 am: The habit of going to bed before going to bed and then going down to sleep
9 a.m.: Wake up (It’s normal to wake up after 30-45 minutes, fuss for 10-20 minutes, then go to sleep for 20-30 minutes. Go in and calm down, but keep it low key and minimal interaction.)
9:45 am/10 am: Lunch
10:30 am: Playtime (Can nap for 5-10 minutes during nap time. Keep changing places or activities.)
11:15/11:30 a.m.: Pre-sleep routine and down to sleep
12:30 pm: Wake up, argue, talk, doze off
12:45/1 pm: Lunch
1:30 p.m.: Playtime (He slept for 10 minutes out of the stroller)
2:30 pm: Sun
4 pm (C*): Feed (it doesn’t matter what time they ate)
Continue with the process as outlined in Moms on Call’s Resources.
Tuesday
6:45/7 am (C*): Feed (regardless of when fed)
7:30 am: Playtime (They may nap occasionally, but every 5-10 minutes, they move or go to other activities or rest areas.)
8:15/8:30 am: The habit of going to bed before going to bed and then going down to sleep
9:45 am (Fantastic sleep!) Feed
10:30 am: Time to play
11:15/11:30 a.m.: Pre-sleep routine and down to sleep
12:30 pm: Wake up, argue, talk, doze off
1 pm: dinner
1:30 pm: Time to play
2:30 pm: Sun
4 pm (C*): Feed (it doesn’t matter what time they ate)
Continue with the process as outlined in Moms on Call’s Resources
Following this routine helps the child learn his routine.
Their bodies learn when they eat, sleep, and play each day. Using Music Mom’s Daily Habits to keep bedtime and meals at the same times each day helps us master the art of getting through the day (even when we wake up early and nothing goes as planned)!
Remember that no matter what you choose, you are doing well!
We offer personalized service to ensure that your family’s preferences are aligned with your needs. Contact us, and we will put you in touch with a certified MOC consultant who will be there every step of the way, helping you navigate the journey. They will provide solutions and create a customized plan to deal with your specific situation. We are here to help!