19 Month Old Wake Windows & Sleep Schedule
Most 19 month olds stay awake for 5 to 6 hours either side of a single nap of about 1½ to 2 hours. Many are coming out of the 18-month regression, while molars and canine teeth can still interrupt the odd night.
- Wake window
- 5–6 hours
- Naps
- 1 a day
- Day sleep
- 1.5–2 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 19 month old
Next nap
12:00 pm
after 5 h awake · typical 5–6 hours
See the whole day
- 7:00 am Morning wake-up
- 12:00 pm Nap 1 · until 1:45 pm
- 7:45 pm Bedtime
Get a reminder before 12:00 pm. The Wake Windows app pings you when the window is closing and re-plans the day when naps run short.
Sample schedules
19 month old sleep schedule
These schedules use 1 nap and wake windows that lengthen from 5 h in the morning to 6 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
- 11:00 am Nap 1 · until 12:45 pm
- 6:45 pm Bedtime
Up at 7:00 am
- 7:00 am Morning wake-up
- 12:00 pm Nap 1 · until 1:45 pm
- 7:45 pm Bedtime
Up at 8:00 am
- 8:00 am Morning wake-up
- 1:00 pm Nap 1 · until 2:45 pm
- 8:45 pm Bedtime
How 19 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) | 5 h |
| Last window (before bedtime) | 6 h |
What's changing for your 19 month old
- The 18-month regression often eases between 19 and 20 months.
- Canine teeth and molars can cause short bouts of night waking.
- Vocabulary grows quickly; toddlers may chatter in the crib before sleep.
- Consistent limits at bedtime matter more than the exact routine.
What comes next
Wake windows stay at about 5–6 hours through 2 years. A nap is still needed for almost all toddlers this age.
Wake windows around 19 months
Guides for 19 months
Questions about 19 month old wake windows
How long should a 19 month old be awake?
About 5 to 6 hours before and after the nap.
How long should a 19 month old nap?
About 1½ to 2 hours.
Is teething waking my 19 month old?
It can. Canines and molars often arrive between 16 and 23 months. Ask your pediatrician about safe pain relief if teething clearly disrupts sleep.
What time should a 19 month old go to bed?
Between 7 and 8 pm for most toddlers.