Sleep Schedule And Wake Windows For 12 Month Old

The information listed below is the average amount of sleep needed at 12 months old and should be treated as a rough guide. Every child is different so your child may have lower or higher sleep needs.
AgeWake Windows
12 month old195 - 240 minutes

Wake windows are the periods of time between naps or night time sleep. Wake windows can help parents because it helps you align your baby's natural rhythms to promote better sleep.

Wake windows vary by age and get longer as your baby gets older and needs less sleep. Learn more about what wake windows are.

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Basic Wake Window Example

For example a 12 month old baby will have a wake window of 195 - 240 minutes. If your baby has a 195 minute wake window and wakes up from her first nap at 2:00 PM you will know her nap time will be around 5:15 PM.

Full Sleep Schedule Example

Based on a 12 month old baby with a 195 - 240 minute wake window, here is a full sleep schedule example:

TimeActivity
7:00 AMAwake
10:15 AMNap
1:30 PMAwake
4:45 PMNap
8:00 PMAwake
11:15 PMNap
2:30 AMAwake
5:45 AMNap

When should you change your baby's wake windows?

Every baby is different and will have their own wake windows. Your baby will let you know when they are ready to stay awake for longer stretches of time.

If your baby isn't showing sleep cues or resisting naps it is likely they are ready for a bigger wake window. Just remember this may be temporary based on babies development and could well be a sleep regression.