Your baby at week 28: 7-month update — what to expect

At week 28, 7-month update. Sleep pattern: crawling preparation. Feeding: object permanence emerging. Special note: stranger awareness.

What week 28 typically looks like

At 7-month update, most babies show crawling preparation and object permanence emerging. Stranger awareness. Wermom data from 50,000+ tracked babies confirms this range — though every baby is on their own timeline.

Sleep patterns this week

Typical wake windows at week 28 run 60-120 minutes depending on baby's individual rhythm. Total 24-hour sleep target: 14-17 hours. Track wake windows in your sleep app to identify your baby's specific pattern.

Feeding rhythms

At week 28, expect object permanence emerging. Watch for early hunger cues: rooting, hand-to-mouth, soft fussing. Late cues (crying) mean you missed the window. Logging cue + time pattern over 7 days reveals your baby's rhythm.

Milestone watch

This week: 7-month update. AAP guidelines specify a range, not a date. Babies on either end of normal are still normal. Document what your baby does — for your reassurance and for your pediatrician check-in.

Red flags worth a pediatrician call

Sudden total sleep drop (<11h sustained 5+ days). Refusing feeds for 24+ hours combined with fewer wet diapers. Significant loss of previously-shown skills. When in doubt, the AAP recommends call. Worst case: you confirm everything's fine.