12 Month Old Wake Windows & Sleep Schedule
Most 12 month olds are still on 2 naps with wake windows of 3 to 4 hours. Around the first birthday some babies start refusing one nap, but the full switch to a single nap usually happens between 13 and 18 months.
- Wake window
- 3–4 hours
- Naps
- 1–2 a day
- Day sleep
- 2–3 h
- Night sleep
- 11–12 h
- Total in 24 h
- 11–14 h
Reviewed by Pediatric sleep consultant (TBC) · Updated 2026-09-25
Next nap for your 12 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 11:00 am
- 2:30 pm Nap 2 · until 3:30 pm
- 7:30 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
12 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 10:00 am
- 1:30 pm Nap 2 · until 2:30 pm
- 6:30 pm Bedtime
Up at 7:00 am
- 7:00 am Morning wake-up
- 10:00 am Nap 1 · until 11:00 am
- 2:30 pm Nap 2 · until 3:30 pm
- 7:30 pm Bedtime
Up at 8:00 am
- 8:00 am Morning wake-up
- 11:00 am Nap 1 · until 12:00 pm
- 3:30 pm Nap 2 · until 4:30 pm
- 8:30 pm Bedtime
How 12 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 12 month old
- Walking, or nearly walking, is common and can disrupt sleep briefly.
- Many babies move from bottles to cups, so drop any milk-to-sleep association gradually.
- Toddlers can have a lovey or small comfort object in the crib from 12 months, per AAP guidance.
- Total sleep need shifts to 11–14 hours a day.
What comes next
Between 13 and 18 months most toddlers move to 1 nap, with wake windows of 4½–5½ hours.
Wake windows around 12 months
Guides for 12 months
Questions about 12 month old wake windows
What are wake windows for a 12 month old?
About 3 to 4 hours on 2 naps.
Should my 12 month old be on one nap?
Most are not ready yet. Moving too early often leads to overtiredness and early waking. Wait for consistent nap refusal over 1–2 weeks.
Can my 1 year old have a blanket or stuffed toy?
The AAP advises keeping the crib empty for the first year. After 12 months, a small lovey is generally considered fine.
What time should a 1 year old go to bed?
Between 6:30 and 8 pm for most toddlers.