23 Month Old Wake Windows & Sleep Schedule
At 23 months, toddlers typically handle 5 to 6 hours awake around a 1½ to 2 hour nap. It's a good moment to settle a calm, consistent routine before the second birthday, when bedtime resistance often picks up again.
- 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 23 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
23 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 23 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 23 month old
- The 2-year sleep regression can start a few weeks early.
- Nap refusal on some days is normal; offer quiet rest time instead.
- Big changes, like a new sibling or daycare, are easier with an unchanged bedtime routine.
- Long naps past 3:30 pm can push bedtime late.
What comes next
At 2 years, wake windows remain 5–6 hours with one nap. Most children nap until at least 3.
Wake windows around 23 months
Guides for 23 months
Questions about 23 month old wake windows
How long should a 23 month old be awake?
About 5 to 6 hours either side of the nap.
How long should a 23 month old nap?
About 1½ to 2 hours, ideally ending by 3:30 pm.
My 23 month old skips naps some days. Should I drop it?
No. Occasional skipped naps are normal. Offer quiet time and an earlier bedtime on those days.
What time should a 23 month old go to bed?
Between 7 and 8 pm.