17 Month Old Wake Windows & Sleep Schedule
A 17 month old usually stays awake for 4¾ to 5¾ hours around one nap of 1½ to 2½ hours. Many toddlers start pushing back at bedtime around now, as independence and the word "no" arrive ahead of the 18-month regression.
- Wake window
- 4¾–5¾ hours
- Naps
- 1 a day
- Day sleep
- 1.5–2.5 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 17 month old
Next nap
11:45 am
after 4 h 45 min awake · typical 4¾–5¾ hours
See the whole day
- 7:00 am Morning wake-up
- 11:45 am Nap 1 · until 1:45 pm
- 7:30 pm Bedtime
Get a reminder before 11:45 am. The Wake Windows app pings you when the window is closing and re-plans the day when naps run short.
Sample schedules
17 month old sleep schedule
These schedules use 1 nap and wake windows that lengthen from 4 h 45 min in the morning to 5 h 45 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
- 10:45 am Nap 1 · until 12:45 pm
- 6:30 pm Bedtime
Up at 7:00 am
- 7:00 am Morning wake-up
- 11:45 am Nap 1 · until 1:45 pm
- 7:30 pm Bedtime
Up at 8:00 am
- 8:00 am Morning wake-up
- 12:45 pm Nap 1 · until 2:45 pm
- 8:30 pm Bedtime
How 17 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 45 min |
| Last window (before bedtime) | 5 h 45 min |
What's changing for your 17 month old
- Bedtime protests often start as toddlers assert independence.
- Separation anxiety can come back, especially at bedtime.
- Some toddlers start trying to climb out of the crib; lower the mattress to its lowest setting.
- Offering simple choices (this pajama or that one) can reduce bedtime battles.
What comes next
At 18 months wake windows reach 5–6 hours. The 18-month sleep regression is common in the coming weeks.
Wake windows around 17 months
Guides for 17 months
Questions about 17 month old wake windows
What are wake windows for a 17 month old?
About 4¾ to 5¾ hours before and after the single nap.
How many naps does a 17 month old need?
One nap for nearly all toddlers. A rare few still need 2 on some days.
Why is my 17 month old fighting bedtime?
Growing independence, separation anxiety and teething are the usual reasons. A predictable routine and calm, consistent responses help most.
What time should a 17 month old nap?
Usually starting between 12 and 1 pm, about 5 hours after waking.