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.
IN THIS ARTICLE:
A Sample 11-Month-Old’s Sleep Schedule:
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!”
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6:30 AM
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Nap 1
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9:30-10:45 AM
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Awake: 3 hrs.
Nap: 1 hr. 15 mins.
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Nap 2
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2:15-3:30 PM
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Awake: 3.5 hrs.
Nap: 1 hr. 15 mins.
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Bedtime
Routine
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6:30 PM
|
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“Good
night!”
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7:15 PM
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Awake: 3 hrs. 45 mins.
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Q: How Many Total Hours Should a 11-Month-Old Sleep?
At
minimum you want your 11-month-old to sleep 12 hours and up to 15 hours in a
24-hour period.
Q: Can a 11-month-old baby sleep through the night?
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!
Q: How much nighttime sleep for a 11-month-old?
10
is the minimum here, though 11-12 hours is better.
Q: How much daytime sleep for a 11-month-old?
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.
Q: What is a 11-month-old’s wake window?
Typically,
an 11-month-old’s wake window is between 3 hours and 3 hours 45 minutes.
Q: Is there a 11-month-old regression?
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
.