At twelve months, your baby is approaching the 2-nap to 1-nap transition, though most babies are not ready to fully drop to 1 nap until 14 to 18 months. Wake windows stretch to 3.5 to 4 hours. The 12-month sleep regression coincides with the first birthday developmental leap and can cause temporary disruption. Most 12-month-olds sleep 10 to 11.5 hours overnight.
Total Sleep
11.5 to 13.5 hours
Naps
1 to 2 naps
Wake Window
3.5 to 4 hours
Bedtime
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Night Feeds
0 times
This is a sample schedule based on a 7:00 AM wake time. Shift all times proportionally if your baby wakes earlier or later.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Wake and feed |
| 10:30 AM | Nap 1 (60 to 90 min) |
| 12:00 PM | Wake and lunch |
| 3:00 PM | Nap 2 (45 to 60 min, if still on 2 naps) |
| 4:00 PM | Wake and snack |
| 7:30 PM | Bedtime routine |
| 8:00 PM | Bedtime |
Do not rush the 2-to-1 nap transition. Most babies are not ready until 14 to 18 months.
Signs of readiness for 1 nap: consistently refusing the second nap for 2 to 3 weeks, or the second nap pushing bedtime too late.
The 12-month regression is temporary. Maintain your routine and it will pass.
Milk intake typically decreases as solids increase. This is normal and does not affect sleep.
The 9 to 12 Month Sleep Guide covers everything in this schedule plus detailed gentle methods, troubleshooting, and real-life scenarios.
Yes. The 12-month regression coincides with the first birthday developmental leap and can cause increased night waking, nap refusal, and early morning waking. It typically lasts 2 to 6 weeks.
Most babies are not ready to drop to 1 nap until 14 to 18 months. Transitioning too early leads to overtiredness and worse sleep overall.
Most 12-month-olds need 11.5 to 13.5 hours of total sleep per day, including 10 to 11.5 hours overnight and 2 to 3 hours across 1 to 2 naps.
