18-Month-Old Sleep Schedule
Between 18 months and 2 years, one nap of about 1.5–2.5 hours is the norm, with around 5–5.5 hours awake either side.
18-Month-Old at a glance
| Wake windows | 5h 15m – 5h 30m |
|---|---|
| Naps per day | 1 |
| Typical bedtime | 6:45 pm – 8:15 pm |
| Total sleep per 24 hours | 11–14 hours * |
Sample 18-month-old schedule
Based on a 7:00 am wake-up. Use the calculator above for your own times.
| Time | Event | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am | Wake up | |
| 12:15 pm – 2:15 pm | Nap 1 | 2h (after 5h 15m awake) |
| 7:45 pm | Bedtime | after 5h 30m awake |
What to know at this age
- The 18-month regression, often linked to growing independence and teething, is common and usually short-lived.
- Keep a consistent wind-down routine. Toddlers often test limits at bedtime.
- A nap starting around 12:30–1 pm works for many.
Common questions
Why is my 18-month-old fighting bedtime?
Testing boundaries is developmentally normal. A predictable routine and calm, consistent responses help.
How long can an 18-month-old stay awake?
Roughly 5–5.5 hours before and after the 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.