12-18 Month Sleep Schedule
Naps, wake windows, and bedtime
Total daily sleep
13-14 hours
7:00-7:30 PM
Bedtime
6:30-7:30 AM
Wake time
Night sleep
11-12 hours (mostly uninterrupted)
Naps (2)
Nap 19:00-9:30 AM · 45-60 minutes
Nap 21:00-2:00 PM · 1-2 hours
Wake windows
3-4 hours between sleeps
Tips for this age
- •Transition to 2 naps if not already (most babies drop to 1 nap by 18 months)
- •Maintain consistent bedtime routine with books, songs, or cuddles
- •Offer comfort items like loveys to promote independent sleep
- •Be patient during sleep regressions around 15-18 months related to development and teething
Common challenges
- •Resistance to bedtime and naps as independence grows
- •Frequent night wakings due to teething, separation anxiety, or developmental leaps
- •Early morning waking (5:00-6:00 AM)
- •Difficulty with nap transitions as schedules shift
What changes next
Around 18-24 months, most toddlers transition to a single nap in early afternoon. Watch for signs of readiness (difficulty with morning nap, resistance to second nap) before making the switch.
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