As your baby grows into a toddler, they still need a lot of sleep, and many toddlers take long and luxurious naps. Understanding toddler sleep schedules can help you know when your child should sleep, wake, and nap each day. A toddler sleep schedule is a predictable daily pattern of sleep and wake times that helps toddlers get enough total sleep in a 24-hour period. Most toddlers need about 11–14 total hours of sleep, including naps. This post shares sample toddler sleep schedules by month. If your toddler is having trouble napping, you may be interested in my toddler nap tips.
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Toddler Schedule: Can Toddlers Sleep Through the Night?
Most toddlers should be able to sleep through the night, with no night feedings unless there is a medical problem or some other extenuating circumstance. But, if your toddler is not sleeping through the night, it does NOT mean he or she HAS a medical problem. There are many reasons why children wake at night. A good sleep schedule is a great first step to helping your toddler sleep through the night.
Sample Toddler Schedules
Here are sample toddler sleep and feeding schedules but always remember that your child is unique. You know your child best and should adjust the schedule accordingly. If you need help with a proper schedule, we are happy to help!
Most toddlers need about 11–14 hours of sleep in 24 hours, but some children naturally need a little more or a little less. These sample schedules are meant as guidelines, not strict rules.
12-Month Old Toddler Sleep Schedule
Most 12-month-olds are still taking two naps, though occasionally, toddlers transition to one nap younger. Their wake windows are usually 3-4 hours throughout the day. For a 1-nap schedule, use the below 15-month-old schedule. 12-month-olds still taking two naps typically sleep 10-12 hours at night and 2-3 hours during the day. For a 10-hour night, see the below 14-month-old schedule. For an 11-hour night, see the below 13-month-old schedule. Since most 12-month-olds still sleep a lot, here is a 12-hour night schedule. Toddlers usually move towards drinking milk (breastmilk, animal, or plant milk) with meals instead of as a separate snack. If your little one still enjoys a bedtime drink, that’s perfectly normal.
| 12 Month Old Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 7:00 AM | Wake |
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast + Milk |
| 9:30 AM | Snack |
| 10:00 AM | Nap (3-Hour Nap Gap) |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch + Milk |
| 2:00 PM | Nap (3-Hour Nap Gap) |
| 3:30 PM | Snack (if needed) |
| 5:30 PM | Dinner + Milk |
| 6:45 PM | Milk |
| 7:00 PM | Bedtime (3 to 4-Hour Nap Gap) |
Overtiredness doesn’t just affect babies. Toddlers can become overtired when schedules aren’t quite aligned with their sleep needs. See how to recognize an overtired toddler and adjust accordingly. If you’re unsure whether your toddler needs more or less awake time, this guide on overtired or undertired toddlers can help.
13-Month Old Toddler Sleep Schedule
Many 13-month-olds are still taking two naps though quite a few will transition to one nap around 13-14 months old. For a 1-nap schedule, use the below 15-month-old schedule. 13-month-olds still taking two naps typically sleep 10-12 hours at night and 2-3 hours during the day. For a 10-hour night, see the below 14-month-old schedule. Note that we typically see toddlers move towards drinking milk, whether that be breastmilk, animal, or plant milk, with meals instead of as a separate snack. If your little one still enjoys a bedtime drink, that’s perfectly fine! Though if your toddler isn’t very interested in bedtime milk, that would be fine and normal, too.
| 13 Month Old Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 7:00 AM | Wake |
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast + Milk |
| 9:30 AM | Snack |
| 10:30 AM | Nap (3 to 3 1/2-Hour Nap Gap) |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch + Milk |
| 3:00 PM | Nap (3 1/2 to 4-Hour Nap Gap) |
| 4:30 PM | Snack (if needed) |
| 6:30 PM | Dinner + Milk |
| 7:45 PM | Milk |
| 8:00 PM | Bedtime (3 1/2 to 4-Hour Nap Gap) |
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14-Month Old Toddler Sleep Schedule
Typically, 14-month-olds are still taking two naps, though some will transition to one nap around this age. For a 1-nap schedule, skip to the 15-month schedule. An average 14-month-old (still taking two naps) sleeps 10-12 hours at night and 2-3 hours during the day. For an 11-12 hour night, please use one of the above 12-13-month-old schedules. Note that we typically see toddlers move towards drinking milk, whether that be breastmilk, animal, or plant milk, with meals instead of as a separate snack. If your little one still enjoys a bedtime drink, that’s perfectly fine! Though if your toddler isn’t very interested in bedtime milk, that would be fine and normal, too.
| 14 Month Old Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 6:30 AM | Wake |
| 7:00 AM | Breakfast + Milk |
| 9:30 AM | Snack |
| 10:00/10:30 AM | Nap (3 1/2 to 4-Hour Nap Gap) |
| 11:30 AM | Snack |
| 1:00/1:30 PM | Lunch + Milk |
| 3:00/3:30 PM | Nap (3 1/2 to 4-Hour Nap Gap) |
| 4:30 PM | Snack (if needed) |
| 6:30/7:00 PM | Dinner + Milk |
| 8:15 PM | Milk |
| 8:30 PM | Bedtime (4-Hour Nap Gap) |
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15-Month Old Toddler Sleep Schedule
Many 15-month-olds are beginning to transition to one nap, with the average age being 15-18 months old. So, if your toddler is still comfortably taking two naps, use one of the above schedules. 15-month-olds typically need 11-12 hours of sleep at night and 2-3 hours during the day. Note that we typically see toddlers move towards drinking milk, whether that be breastmilk, animal, or plant milk, with meals instead of as a separate snack. If your little one still enjoys a bedtime drink, that’s perfectly fine!
| 15 Month Old Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 7:00 AM | Wake |
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast + Milk |
| 9:30 AM | Snack |
| 11:00/11:30 AM | Lunch + Milk |
| 12:00 PM | Nap (5-Hour Nap Gap) |
| 2:30 PM | Snack + Milk |
| 4:30 PM | Small Snack (if needed) |
| 5:30/6:00 PM | Dinner + Milk |
| 7:00 PM | Bedtime (5-Hour Nap Gap) |
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16-Month Old Toddler Sleep Schedule
16-month-olds taking one nap typically need 11-12 hours of sleep at night and 2-3 hours during the day. At this age, we are typically moving away from a bedtime bottle and bottle-weaning completely in many cases. If your 16-month old is still comfortably taking two naps, use one of the above schedules.
| 16 Month Old Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 6:00 AM | Wake |
| 6:30 AM | Breakfast + Milk |
| 8:30 AM | Snack |
| 10:00/10:30 AM | Snack + Milk |
| 11:00 AM | Nap (5-Hour Nap Gap) |
| 1:00/1:30 PM | Lunch + Milk |
| 3:30 PM | Snack (if needed) |
| 5:00 PM | Dinner + Milk |
| 6:00 PM | Bedtime (5-Hour Nap Gap) |
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16 Month Old Sleep Schedule: Everything You Need to Know
17-Month Old Toddler Sleep Schedule
Most 17-month-olds have transitioned to one nap though there are a few who are still taking two naps. 17-month-olds taking one nap typically need 11-12 hours of sleep at night and 2-3 hours during the day. At this age, we are typically moving away from a bedtime bottle and bottle-weaning completely in many cases. This 17-month schedule is similar to the 15-month old and 16-month old schedules above except illustrating a toddler who is taking a longer nap and sleeping less at night.
| 17 Month Old Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 6:30 AM | Wake |
| 7:00 AM | Breakfast + Milk |
| 9:00 AM | Snack |
| 11:00 AM | Lunch + Milk |
| 11:30 AM | Nap (5-Hour Nap Gap) |
| 2:00 PM | Snack + Milk |
| 4:00 PM | Snack (if needed) |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner + Milk |
| 7:00/7:30 PM | Bedtime (5-Hour Nap Gap) |
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18-Month Old Toddler Sleep Schedule
Almost all 18-month-olds have transitioned to one nap and need 10-12 hours of sleep at night and 2-3 hours during the day. A few 18-month olds will be able to stay awake longer than 5 hours but most are still staying awake just 5 hours maximum. If your toddler is staying awake 5 hours and sleeping 11-12 hours at night, use one of the one-nap schedules above for 15-17-month-olds. This schedule illustrates a common schedule if your toddler stays awake 5 1/2 hours before bedtime and takes a 2-hour nap.
| 18 Month Old Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 7:00 AM | Wake |
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast + Milk |
| 9:30 AM | Snack |
| 11:30 AM | Lunch + Milk |
| 12:00 PM | Nap (5-Hour Nap Gap) |
| 3:00 PM | Snack + Milk |
| 5:00 PM | Snack (if needed) |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner + Milk |
| 7:30 PM | Bedtime (5 1/2-Hour Nap Gap) |
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19-Month Old Toddler Sleep Schedule
19-month-olds take one nap a day and need 10-12 hours of sleep at night and 2-3 hours during the day, on average. A few 19-month olds will be able to stay awake longer than 5 hours but most are still staying awake just 5 hours maximum. If your toddler is staying awake 5 hours and sleeping 11-12 hours at night, use one of the one-nap schedules above for 15-17-month-olds. This schedule illustrates a common schedule if your toddler stays awake 5 1/2 hours before bedtime and takes a 2 1/2-hour nap.
| 19 Month Old Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 7:00 AM | Wake |
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast + Milk |
| 9:30 AM | Snack |
| 11:30 AM | Lunch + Milk |
| 12:00 PM | Nap (5-Hour Nap Gap) |
| 3:00 PM | Snack + Milk |
| 5:00 PM | Snack (if needed) |
| 6:30 PM | Dinner + Milk |
| 8:00 PM | Bedtime (5 1/2-Hour Nap Gap) |
20-Month Old Toddler Sleep Schedule
20-month-olds take one nap a day and need 10-12 hours of sleep at night and 2-3 hours during the day, on average. A few 20-month olds will be able to stay awake longer than 5 hours but most are still staying awake just 5 hours maximum. If your toddler is staying awake 5 hours and sleeping 11-12 hours at night, use one of the one-nap schedules above for 15-17-month-olds. This schedule illustrates a common schedule if your toddler stays awake 5 1/2 hours before bedtime and takes a 1 1/2-hour nap.
| 20 Month Old Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 7:00 AM | Wake |
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast + Milk |
| 9:30 AM | Snack |
| 11:30 AM | Lunch + Milk |
| 12:00 PM | Nap (5-Hour Nap Gap; 1 1/2 hours long) |
| 3:00 PM | Snack + Milk (if needed) |
| 5:30 PM | Dinner + Milk |
| 7:00 PM | Bedtime (5 1/2-Hour Nap Gap) |
21-Month Old Toddler Sleep Schedule
21-month-olds take one nap a day and need 10-12 hours of sleep at night and 2-3 hours during the day, on average. Some 21-month olds will be able to stay awake longer than 5 hours but most are still staying awake just 5 hours maximum. If your toddler is staying awake 5 hours and sleeping 11-12 hours at night, use one of the one-nap schedules above for 15-17-month-olds. This schedule illustrates a common schedule if your toddler wakes up earlier, stays awake 5 1/2 hours before bedtime and takes a 2-hour nap.
| 21 Month Old Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 6:30 AM | Wake |
| 7:00 AM | Breakfast + Milk |
| 9:00 AM | Snack |
| 10:45/11:00 AM | Lunch + Milk |
| 11:30 AM | Nap (5-Hour Nap Gap; 2 hours long) |
| 1:30 PM | Snack + Milk |
| 3:30 PM | Snack + Milk (if needed) |
| 5:30 PM | Dinner + Milk |
| 7:00 PM | Bedtime (5 1/2-Hour Nap Gap) |
22-Month Old Toddler Sleep Schedule
22-month-olds take one nap a day and need 10-12 hours of sleep at night and 2-3 hours during the day, on average. Quite a few 22-month olds will be able to stay awake longer than 5 hours but if your 22-month-old still needs to sleep after just 5 hours, this is absolutely normal and common. If your toddler is staying awake 5 hours and sleeping 11-12 hours at night, use one of the one-nap schedules above for 15-17-month-olds. This schedule illustrates a common schedule if your toddler wakes up earlier, stays awake 5 1/2 hours both before and after their nap, and takes a 2-hour nap.
| 22 Month Old Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 6:30 AM | Wake |
| 7:00 AM | Breakfast + Milk |
| 9:00 AM | Snack |
| 11:00/11:30 AM | Lunch + Milk |
| 12:00 PM | Nap (5 1/2-Hour Nap Gap; 2 hours long) |
| 3:00 PM | Snack + Milk |
| 5:00 PM | Small Snack |
| 6:30 PM | Dinner + Milk |
| 7:30 PM | Bedtime (5 1/2-Hour Nap Gap) |
23-Month Old Toddler Sleep Schedule
23-month-olds take one nap a day and need 10-12 hours of sleep at night and 2-3 hours during the day, on average. Quite a few 23-month olds will be able to stay awake longer than 5 hours but if your 23-month-old still needs to sleep after just 5 hours, this is absolutely normal and common. If your toddler is staying awake 5 hours and sleeping 11-12 hours at night, use one of the one-nap schedules above for 15-17-month-olds. This schedule illustrates a common schedule if your toddler stays awake 5 1/2 hours both before and after their nap, and takes a 1 1/2-hour nap.
| 23 Month Old Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 7:00 AM | Wake |
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast + Milk |
| 9:30 AM | Snack |
| 11:30 AM | Lunch + Milk |
| 12:30 PM | Nap (5 1/2-Hour Nap Gap; 1 1/2 hours long) |
| 3:00 PM | Snack + Milk |
| 5:00 PM | Small Snack |
| 6:30 PM | Dinner + Milk |
| 7:30 PM | Bedtime (5 1/2-Hour Nap Gap) |
24 to 30-Month Old / 2 Year Old Toddler Sleep Schedules
After you’re past the 2 Year Sleep Regression, 24 to 30-month-olds often begin moving to longer awake periods. If your toddler is staying awake 5 hours and sleeping 11-12 hours at night, use one of the one-nap schedules above for 15-17-month-olds. That is still very much normal for some 2-year-olds so don’t be concerned if your toddler is still a champion sleeper.
At this age, the big change is possibly moving to 6-hour awake periods and less nighttime sleep. Whether your toddler is 27 months old, 29 months old, or 30 months old, you can use the sample schedules on this page. All children are different as to how much sleep they need and how long they can comfortably stay awake. Some toddlers take very long afternoon naps while others sleep longer at night. You know your child best!
This sample schedule is illustrating 6-hour nap gaps before bedtime.
| 24 to 30 Month Old / 2 Year Old Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 7:00 AM | Wake |
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast + Milk |
| 9:30 AM | Snack |
| 11:00/11:30 AM | Lunch + Milk |
| 12:00/12:30 PM | Nap (5 to 5 1/2-Hour Nap Gap; 2 hours long) |
| 3:00 PM | Snack + Milk |
| 5:00 PM | Small Snack |
| 6:30 PM | Dinner + Milk |
| 8:00 PM | Bedtime (6-Hour Nap Gap) |
31 to 35-Month Old Toddler Sleep Schedules
31 to 35-month old toddlers are beginning to stay awake for longer periods of time. Some toddlers are stopping their naps. The transition away from napping can take a very long time or be an abrupt change. Here is a sample schedule with 6-hour nap gaps and less nighttime sleep which we often see right before we drop the nap.
| 31 to 35 Month Old Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 7:00 AM | Wake |
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast + Milk |
| 9:30/10:00 AM | Snack |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch + Milk |
| 1:00 PM | Nap (6-Hour Nap Gap; 2 hours long) |
| 3:30 PM | Snack + Milk |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner + Milk |
| 7:30 PM | Snack |
| 9:00 PM | Bedtime (6-Hour Nap Gap) |
36-Month Old / 3 Year Old Toddler Sleep Schedule
36-month old toddlers, or 3-year-olds, are sometimes still taking great naps so I recommend that you don’t start skipping naps unless there is a good reason. Most toddlers will stop napping between 3 and 4-year-olds, on average, but some 5-year-olds are still napping. That’s not uncommon. When your child is ready to stop napping, sometimes they will stop abruptly, sometimes skip their nap just a few times a week, while others simply start taking a nap just once or twice a week. This sample schedule shows rest time instead of nap time. Children this age typically need approximately 11-12 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period.
| 36 Month Old / 3 Year Old Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 7:00 AM | Wake |
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast + Milk |
| 9:30 AM | Snack |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch + Milk |
| 1:00 PM | Rest Time (1 hour) |
| 3:00/3:30 PM | Snack + Milk |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner + Milk |
| 7:00 PM | Bedtime |
Toddler Sleep Schedule FAQs
The best toddler sleep schedule is one that allows your child to get about 11–14 total hours of sleep in 24 hours, including naps. Most toddlers do best with a consistent bedtime, wake time, and one midday nap, though exact timing varies based on age, sleep needs, and development.
Most toddlers go to bed between about 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM, depending on their age, nap length, and morning wake time. Earlier bedtimes are often helpful for younger toddlers or children who still nap regularly.
A toddler’s sleep schedule is working if they wake up reasonably happy, nap well, and show consistent energy during the day. Frequent crankiness, difficulty falling asleep, or irregular nap times may mean it’s time to adjust bedtime or nap length.
If your toddler’s sleep varies from these examples, it doesn’t mean something is wrong. Many children hit irregular sleep patterns before settling into a more predictable routine. If your toddler isn’t sleeping through the night yet, is waking too early, or going to bed too late, we are happy to help work with you one-on-one with our sleep support services.
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