If
you have a 17-month-old, you know that their sleep schedule and habits are
ever-changing. They’ve reduced their naps and are sleeping longer at night, but
also may be undergoing a regression. It can be confusing at times.
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You
therefore may be wondering, “What is my 17-month-old’s sleep schedule” or “How
many naps
should my 17-month-old be
taking?”
Ask
no more, friend, because we’re here to help!
A Sample 17-Month-Old’s Sleep Schedule:
Every
baby’s unique, so these times are just examples.
When
creating your baby’s sleep schedule, focus more on their wake windows - the
amount of time your baby is awake between sleeps – and their sleepy cues, like
yawning. Using these two factors together helps shape and sharpen their unique
sleep schedule to promote optimal rest.
To
learn more, download the Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers™. We
created this app to help all parents and caretakers use their babies’ natural
rhythms to achieve optimal sleep.
Also,
many 17-month-olds are already on one nap, though some may still need 2. We’ve
included sample schedules for both scenarios here. For more information on
nap
transitions
, read our article on when to transition and why.
Sample Sleep Schedule for 17-Month-Olds with 2 Naps:
“Good
morning!”
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6:00 AM
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Nap 1
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9:15-10:15 AM
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Awake: 3 hrs. and 15 mins.
Nap: 1 hr.
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Nap 2
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1:45-3:00 PM
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Awake: 3 hrs. 30 mins.
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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7:00 PM
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Awake: 4 hrs.
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Sample Sleep Schedule for 17-Month-Olds with 1 Nap:
“Good
morning!”
|
6:00 AM
|
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Nap 1
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11:00-1:00 PM
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Awake: 5 hrs.
Nap: 2 hrs.
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Bedtime
Routine
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6:00 PM
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“Good
night!”
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6:30 PM
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Awake: 5.5 hrs.
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Q: Can a 17-month-old baby sleep through the night?
Yes.
By now most 17-month-olds sleep through the night, especially with
sleep coaching.
Q: How Many Total Hours Should a 17-Month-Old Sleep?
A
17-month-old should typically get 13-14 hours of sleep over a 24-hour period.
Q: How much nighttime sleep for a 17-month-old?
11
hours is the minimum nighttime sleep goal for most 17-month-olds.
Q: How much daytime sleep for a 17-month-old?
About
2-3 hours of daytime sleep is recommended, usually in one nap. For more on nap
transitions, read our piece about when to transition and why.
Q: What is a 17-month-old’s wake window?
Wake
windows for 17-month-olds are longer than ever: typically, about 4-5.5 hours!
Q: Is there a 17-month-old regression?
Not
technically, though your 17-month-old may soon experience their forthcoming
18-month regression.
Also,
now that your baby’s over 12 months, you can let them sleep with a stuffed
animal, blankie, or another comfort object.
And for more information on
sleep
regressions
, please read our article on why they happen and how to handle
them.