You
and your baby have learned a lot about sleep over the past almost two (!)
years. As much as you’ve learned, though, your baby changes all the time, and
you may still have some sleep-related questions. For example, we’re often
asked, “How much should my 22-month-old nap?”
IN THIS ARTICLE:
Read
on to learn the answer to that and other questions about your 22-month-old’s
sleep schedule.
A Sample 22-Month-Old’s Sleep Schedule:
Here
we’ve created a sample sleep schedule. Keep in mind this is just an example –
your baby’s unique and has their own rhythms. When creating your baby’s
schedule, focus more on their wake windows and sleepy cues than actual clock
time.
As a
reminder:
Wake
windows:
The
amount of time
your baby is awake between sleeps.
Sleepy cues: The signs your baby’s tired, like
going glassy eyes or pulling their ears.
By
using wake windows and sleepy cues together, you gently shape your baby’s sleep
rhythms to help them achieve optimal rest and healthy development.
Sample Sleep Schedule for 22-Month-Olds with 1 Nap:
“Good
morning!”
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7:30 AM
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Nap 1
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12:45-2:45 PM
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Awake: 5 hrs. 15 mins.
Nap: 2 hrs.
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Bedtime
Routine
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7:45 PM
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“Good
night!”
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8:30 PM
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Awake: 5 hrs. 45 mins.
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Q: Can a 22-month-old baby sleep through the night?
Definitely.
A 22-month-old with consistent
sleep coaching can sleep from night to morning with
few problems.
For
more information on sleep coaching, consider
downloading the Smart Sleep Coach by
Pampers™
. By combining expert insights and AI-powered sleep tracking, this
easy-to-use app creates a personalized sleep plan for your baby and guides you
step-by-step through the sleep coaching process. Plus, there are mindfulness
exercises that can help in all aspects of parenting.
Q: How Many Total Hours Should a 22-Month-Old Sleep Each Day?
Ideally
your 22-month-old is sleeping 12.5 hours over a 24-hour period.
Q: How much nighttime sleep for a 22-month-old?
11
hours of night sleep is a good goal for 22-month-olds.
Q: How much daytime sleep for a 22-month-old?
Experts
recommend 1.5-2.5 hours of nap time for 22-month-olds. While they may resist
naps, it’s important you keep them on a consistent nap schedule for another
year.
Q: What is a 22-month-old’s wake window?
From
5 hours to 5 hours and 45 minutes is a good wake window for 22-month-olds.
Q: Is there a 22-month-old regression?
Though
it’s not technically called a “Regression,” some 22-month-olds may still
experience some separation anxiety.
Another
thing to watch out for: if your baby wakes at night and tries a “great escape”
from the crib. This is just them testing out their independence. If your baby
does this, lower the mattress to prevent climb-outs.
Just
remember: you’re doing great! You’ve come a
looong
way since your baby was a newborn with super disorganized sleep. Soon
everything will level out and your whole family will be sleeping like – well,
you know.
And to learn more about
sleep regressions, read our piece on why they happen and how to help
mitigate them.