2-Year-Old Sleep Schedule
Two-year-olds usually nap once a day. Most stop napping sometime between 3 and 5 years.
2-Year-Old at a glance
| Wake windows | 5h 30m – 6h |
|---|---|
| Naps per day | 0–1 |
| Typical bedtime | 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm |
| Total sleep per 24 hours | 11–14 hours * |
Sample 2-year-old schedule (1 nap)
Based on a 7:00 am wake-up. Use the calculator above for your own times.
| Time | Event | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am | Wake up | |
| 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Nap 1 | 1h 30m (after 5h 30m awake) |
| 8:00 pm | Bedtime | after 6h awake |
No-nap day
| Time | Event | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am | Wake up | |
| 7:00 pm | Bedtime | after 12h awake |
What to know at this age
- If the nap pushes bedtime late, cap the nap rather than dropping it.
- Quiet time in a calm room can replace the nap on some days. Use the no-nap option with an earlier bedtime.
- Big changes like a new bed or a new sibling can unsettle sleep for a while.
Common questions
When do toddlers stop napping?
Most between 3 and 5 years. Signs include taking a long time to fall asleep for the nap or at bedtime.
How much sleep does a 2-year-old need?
Around 11–14 hours per 24 hours, including 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.