12-Month-Old Sleep Schedule
Around the first birthday most toddlers still need 2 naps, though the switch to 1 nap often happens between 13 and 18 months.
12-Month-Old at a glance
| Wake windows | 3h 15m – 3h 45m |
|---|---|
| Naps per day | 1–2 |
| Typical bedtime | 6:30 pm – 8:15 pm |
| Total sleep per 24 hours | 11–14 hours * |
Sample 12-month-old schedule (2 naps)
Based on a 7:00 am wake-up. Use the calculator above for your own times.
| Time | Event | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am | Wake up | |
| 10:15 am – 11:15 am | Nap 1 | 1h (after 3h 15m awake) |
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Nap 2 | 1h (after 3h 45m awake) |
| 7:45 pm | Bedtime | after 3h 45m awake |
1-nap version
| Time | Event | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am | Wake up | |
| 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Nap 1 | 2h 30m (after 5h awake) |
| 7:15 pm | Bedtime | after 4h 45m awake |
What to know at this age
- Choose the 1-nap option once 2 naps consistently push bedtime late, or one nap is refused for 1–2 weeks.
- When moving to 1 nap, start with a nap around 11:30 am–12 pm and an earlier bedtime.
- Total sleep of 11–14 hours per 24 hours is recommended for 1–2 year olds.
Common questions
When do toddlers move to 1 nap?
Most between 13 and 18 months.
How long should a 12-month-old be awake?
About 3.25–3.75 hours between naps on 2 naps, or around 5 hours on 1 nap.
Schedules by age
- Newborn (0–4 weeks)
- 1 month
- 2 months
- 3 months
- 4 months
- 5 months
- 6 months
- 7 months
- 8 months
- 9 months
- 10 months
- 11 months
- 12–14 months
- 15–17 months
- 18–23 months
- 2 years
* Total sleep ranges: American Academy of Sleep Medicine consensus, 2016. Wake windows and nap counts are typical ranges; every child is different.