11 Month Old Wake Windows & Sleep Schedule
At 11 months, wake windows are usually 3 to 4 hours on 2 naps. Many babies are close to walking, and some start protesting one of their naps, which parents often mistake for a sign to switch to 1 nap too early.
- Wake window
- 3–4 hours
- Naps
- 2 a day
- Day sleep
- 2–3 h
- Night sleep
- 11–12 h
- Total in 24 h
- 12–16 h
Reviewed by Pediatric sleep consultant (TBC) · Updated 2026-09-25
Next nap for your 11 month old
Next nap
10:00 am
after 3 h awake · typical 3–4 hours
See the whole day
- 7:00 am Morning wake-up
- 10:00 am Nap 1 · until 11:05 am
- 2:35 pm Nap 2 · until 3:40 pm
- 7:40 pm Bedtime
Get a reminder before 10:00 am. The Wake Windows app pings you when the window is closing and re-plans the day when naps run short.
Sample schedules
11 month old sleep schedule
These schedules use 2 naps and wake windows that lengthen from 3 h in the morning to 4 h before bed. Pick the one closest to your baby's wake-up time and shift it by the difference.
Up at 6:00 am
- 6:00 am Morning wake-up
- 9:00 am Nap 1 · until 10:05 am
- 1:35 pm Nap 2 · until 2:40 pm
- 6:40 pm Bedtime
Up at 7:00 am
- 7:00 am Morning wake-up
- 10:00 am Nap 1 · until 11:05 am
- 2:35 pm Nap 2 · until 3:40 pm
- 7:40 pm Bedtime
Up at 8:00 am
- 8:00 am Morning wake-up
- 11:00 am Nap 1 · until 12:05 pm
- 3:35 pm Nap 2 · until 4:40 pm
- 8:40 pm Bedtime
How 11 month old wake windows change through the day
The first wake window of the day is the shortest. Each one after a nap gets a little longer, with the longest just before bedtime:
| Window | Length |
|---|---|
| First window (after morning wake-up) | 3 h |
| After nap 1 | 3 h 30 min |
| Last window (before bedtime) | 4 h |
What's changing for your 11 month old
- First steps often happen between 11 and 13 months, with some restless nights around them.
- A short nap strike does not usually mean it is time for 1 nap.
- Day sleep of 2 to 3 hours is typical.
- Babies understand more words, so a simple bedtime phrase helps.
What comes next
Most babies stay on 2 naps past their first birthday. The switch to 1 nap usually happens between 13 and 18 months.
Wake windows around 11 months
Guides for 11 months
Questions about 11 month old wake windows
How long should an 11 month old be awake?
About 3 to 4 hours between sleeps.
Is my 11 month old ready for one nap?
Probably not. Most babies need 2 naps until 13–18 months. Signs of readiness include refusing a nap for 2 weeks or more consistently.
How much should an 11 month old sleep?
Around 12 to 15 hours in 24 hours, with 11–12 hours at night.
What time should an 11 month old go to bed?
Between 6:30 and 8 pm is typical.