Week 24 of 52 · Month 6
Week 24: Your 24-Week-Old Baby
First tastes of solids — iron-rich foods are a common starting point.
Wake window
2 hours to 3 hours
Total sleep
14–15 hrs / 24h
Naps
3–3 per day
Feeding
5–7 milk feeds + first solids
Sleep at 24 weeks
At 24 weeks, most babies are awake for 2 hours to 3 hours at a stretch and sleep 14–15 hours across the full day, over 3–3 naps plus nighttime sleep. The first wake window of the day is usually the shortest and the last one before bed the longest — the wake-window calculator spreads them out for you.
Milestones to watch for
- Sits without support
- Shows readiness signs for first solids
Development this week
First tastes of solids — iron-rich foods are a common starting point.
What's normal this week
- Sleep: about 14–15 hours total, in 3 naps plus night sleep. Many babies consolidate night sleep now, though regressions around growth spurts happen.
- Awake time: roughly 2 hours to 3 hours between sleeps. First tastes of solids — iron-rich foods are a common starting point.
- Feeding: 5–7 milk feeds + first solids a day is typical. Feeds often get shorter and more efficient as baby gets distracted by the world.
Week 24 questions
How long should a 24-week-old be awake between naps?
Most 24-week-olds handle about 2 hours to 3 hours awake at a time. Watch for sleepy cues — staring off, jerky movements, fussing — and start the nap routine a few minutes before the top of the window.
How much sleep does a 24-week-old need in 24 hours?
Typical total sleep at 24 weeks is about 14–15 hours in 24 hours, usually split into 3 naps plus nighttime sleep. A day or two outside that range is common and usually not a concern on its own.
What milestones might I see at 24 weeks?
Around 24 weeks many babies begin to: sits without support; shows readiness signs for first solids. Milestones are ranges, not deadlines — babies reach them across a span of weeks. Mention any concern to your pediatrician at the next visit.
Educational information only — not medical advice. Every baby develops and sleeps on their own timeline. If you have any concern about your baby's sleep, feeding, or development, talk to your pediatrician.