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
16-month-old’s sleep schedule?” or “How long should a 16-month-old nap?”
IN THIS ARTICLE:
We’re
here to help!
A Sample 16-Month-Old’s Sleep Schedule:
Every
baby’s unique, including your own. 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.
Understanding
your baby’s natural sleep rhythms is the key to nourishing their sleep. Check
out our
Smart Sleep Coach by
Pampers™
app and take the assessment to get a personalized sleep plan for your
baby. We designed this app with sleep experts so that every parent can teach
their baby how to fall asleep foster and stay asleep longer.
Note:
by now most babies have transitioned to one longer nap in the afternoon. It’s
alright if yours hasn’t – they will soon! And for more on nap transitions,
visit our dedicated article
on how and when to nap transition
your baby
.
Sleep Schedule for 16-Month-Olds with 1 Nap:
“Good
morning!”
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7:00 AM
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Nap 1
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12:00-2:15/2:30 PM
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Awake: 5 hrs.
Nap: 2 hrs. 15 mins.
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Start
Bedtime Routine
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7:30 PM
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“Good
night!”
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8:00 PM
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Awake: 5 hrs. 45 mins.
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Sleep Schedule for 16-Month-Olds with 2 Naps:
“Good
morning!”
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7:00 AM
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Nap 1
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10:15-11:30 AM
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Awake: 3 hrs. 15 mins.
Nap: 1 hr. 15 mins.
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Nap 2
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3:15-4:15 PM
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Awake: 3 hrs. 45 mins.
Nap: 1 hr.
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Start Bedtime
Routine
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7:45 PM
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“Good
night!”
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8:15 PM
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Awake: 4 hrs.
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Q: Can a 16-month-old baby sleep through the night?
Yes.
While there may be an occasional disruption – a storm, a nightmare – babies
this age sleep from “good night” to “good morning.”
Q: How much should a 16-month-old sleep each day?
13
hours and 15 minutes is a good minimal goal for hours of sleep in a 24-hour
period for a 16-month-old.
Q: How much nighttime sleep for a 16-month-old?
At
least 11 hours, though 12 is better.
Q: How much daytime sleep for a 16-month-old?
About
2-3 hours of sleep either consolidated into one longer mid-day nap or two shorter
naps. It is typical that babies will
want to consolidate to a single nap by this age.
Q: What is a 16-month-old’s wake window?
The
goal is at least 5 hours between waking and their first nap. This should be
shorter if your baby’s still doing two naps. In that case, it’s about 3 ¾ - 4
hours.
Q: Is there a 16-month-old regression?
There’s
no 16-month-sleep regression, though there may be one around the 18-month mark.
There may also be some disruption from teething, as your baby’s molars may be
coming in at this time.
For
more
on sleep regressions
, why they happen, and how to handle them, read our
article on the subject. It’s truly fascinating how these moments indicate
larger developmental milestones.