14 Month Old Wake Windows & Sleep Schedule
Many 14 month olds are in the middle of the switch from 2 naps to 1. On a 1-nap day, a wake window of about 4½ hours before the nap and 5½ hours before bed is typical, with the nap landing around midday.
- Wake window
- 4½–5½ 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 14 month old
Next nap
11:30 am
after 4 h 30 min awake · typical 4½–5½ hours
See the whole day
- 7:00 am Morning wake-up
- 11:30 am Nap 1 · until 1:30 pm
- 7:00 pm Bedtime
Get a reminder before 11:30 am. The Wake Windows app pings you when the window is closing and re-plans the day when naps run short.
Sample schedules
14 month old sleep schedule
These schedules use 1 nap and wake windows that lengthen from 4 h 30 min in the morning to 5 h 30 min 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
- 10:30 am Nap 1 · until 12:30 pm
- 6:00 pm Bedtime
Up at 7:00 am
- 7:00 am Morning wake-up
- 11:30 am Nap 1 · until 1:30 pm
- 7:00 pm Bedtime
Up at 8:00 am
- 8:00 am Morning wake-up
- 12:30 pm Nap 1 · until 2:30 pm
- 8:00 pm Bedtime
How 14 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) | 4 h 30 min |
| Last window (before bedtime) | 5 h 30 min |
What's changing for your 14 month old
- The 2-to-1 nap transition is in full swing for many toddlers.
- Transition days can be bumpy; an earlier bedtime helps.
- A single nap of 1½–2½ hours usually replaces the two shorter ones.
- Language explodes, and toddlers start negotiating at bedtime.
What comes next
By 15–18 months nearly all toddlers are on 1 nap, with wake windows of 4½–6 hours.
Wake windows around 14 months
Guides for 14 months
Questions about 14 month old wake windows
What are wake windows for a 14 month old?
About 4½ to 5½ hours on 1 nap, or 3½ to 4 hours if still on 2 naps.
Should a 14 month old take 1 or 2 naps?
Either is normal at 14 months. If your toddler resists the morning nap for 1–2 weeks, it is usually time for 1.
What time should a 14 month old's nap be?
On 1 nap, around 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, depending on wake-up time.
How long should a 14 month old nap?
A single nap of 1½ to 2½ hours is typical.