Updated Jul 28th 2022
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Your baby’s changing a lot all the time. They’re learning new skills, growing, and, yes, their sleep schedule’s changing. You may be wondering “What is my 11-month-old’s sleep schedule?” or “How long should a 11-month-old nap?”
Rest assured, we’re here to help.
Keep in mind these times are just examples.
Your baby’s unique. Therefore, when mapping out their sleep schedule, focus less on the specific clock times and more on wake windows – the amount of time your baby is awake between naps or their last nap and bedtime. – and sleepy cues, like yawning and pulling ears.
Babies innately understand when it’s time for their bodies to rest. We adults, however, sometimes have to help them along. That’s what sleep coaching is all about: syncing their natural rhythms with the day.
(For more on how to sleep coach, check out the Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers™. Developed with doctors, experts, and parents, it walks you through coaching step-by-step to help your baby sleep faster and longer.)
Tip: Follow our guidance on how long your baby should be awake before their next nap or sleep.
Sample Sleep Schedule for 11-Month-Olds with 2 Naps:
| “Good morning!” | 6:30 AM | |
| Nap 1 | 9:30-10:45 AM |
Awake: 3 hrs.
Nap: 1 hr. 15 mins. |
| Nap 2 | 2:15-3:30 PM |
Awake: 3.5 hrs.
Nap: 1 hr. 15 mins. |
| Bedtime Routine | 6:30 PM | |
| “Good night!” | 7:15 PM | Awake: 3 hrs. 45 mins. |
At minimum you want your 11-month-old to sleep 12 hours and up to 15 hours in a 24-hour period.
Yes, most 11-month-old babies sleep through the night with proper sleep coaching, though some may still want an early morning (3-5:00 AM) feeding.
To learn more about sleep coaching, download the Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers™ . We designed this easy-to-use app to guide you step-by-step so you can teach your baby how to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer!
10 is the minimum here, though 11-12 hours is better.
A goal here is 2-3 hours split between 2 naps. Each nap should be at least an hour. Also, note that some babies this age start to resist naps. Since it’s too early for a nap transition, in this case we suggest lengthening their wake windows between naps.
For more on transitions, read our article on nap transitions and how to handle them.
Typically, an 11-month-old’s wake window is between 3 hours and 3 hours 45 minutes.
There may be a bit of regression at this point, though sometimes it comes later or earlier. If or when it does, it’s for a few reasons:
New skills: 11-month-olds are standing and cruising around, which can be so exciting it keeps them or wakes them up.
Separation anxiety: Some babies still have separation anxiety as they wonder what you’re doing while they’re “sleeping.”
For more on sleep regressions, please read our article on why they happen and how to handle them .