22 Month Old Wake Windows & Sleep Schedule
A 22 month old usually stays awake for 5 to 6 hours around a single nap of 1½ to 2 hours. Big-kid milestones like a toddler bed or potty interest often come up now, and both can shake up sleep for a week or two.
- Wake window
- 5–6 hours
- Naps
- 1 a day
- Day sleep
- 1.5–2 h
- Night sleep
- 10–12 h
- Total in 24 h
- 11–14 h
Reviewed by Pediatric sleep consultant (TBC) · Updated 2026-09-25
Next nap for your 22 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
22 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 22 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 22 month old
- Some families consider a toddler bed; waiting until closer to 3 usually means fewer night escapes.
- Interest in the potty can begin, but night dryness usually comes much later.
- Early waking is common; a toddler clock that changes colour can help.
- Total sleep of 11–14 hours a day is the target.
What comes next
At 23 months to 2 years, wake windows stay at 5–6 hours. The 2-year sleep regression often shows up around the birthday.
Wake windows around 22 months
Guides for 22 months
Questions about 22 month old wake windows
What are wake windows for a 22 month old?
About 5 to 6 hours on each side of the nap.
Should my 22 month old move to a toddler bed?
Only if they are climbing out safely or you need the crib. Most toddlers sleep better in a crib until closer to 3.
How long should a 22 month old nap?
About 1½ to 2 hours.
What time should a 22 month old go to bed?
Between 7 and 8 pm.