12 Month Old/1 Year Old Sleep Schedule

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By Dr. Natalie Barnett

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12 Month Old Nap Schedule

At this age, your baby is probably taking two naps a day fairly consistently. All babies progress at their own rate, depending on their unique preferences and growing bodies, so if your baby is starting to resist one of these naps, hang in there! Around 12 months, they’ll probably be napping for 2-4 hours during the day, but you may be starting to notice a shift in their napping patterns. If your baby is fighting one or both of their naps, it may be time to shorten each nap slightly and push back the start time of each nap by 15-30 minutes.

12 Month Old Feeding Schedule

Not all babies take to solid foods as quickly as others. If your 12 month old baby is having trouble with solids, there’s no need to worry. It’s certainly not a cause for concern at this age. All that matters is that you help them attempt 3 meals a day.

Babies this age are nearly always able to make it through a night without a feeding. Feeding at night should be over; what you’re baby needs is a good night’s sleep. As far as milk feeds though, around 4 breast or bottle feeds is normal. Some parents switch to cow’s milk between 12 and 14 months, which is totally fine. However, you are more than welcome to continue breastfeeding at this point if you wish.

1 Year Old Wake Window

As a 1 year old, your little one's wake windows, usually 2 to 3 hours, play a pivotal role in their daily schedule, fostering active engagement and discovery. Tuning into your child's signals of sleepiness during these periods can significantly refine their independent sleep routine, ensuring smoother transitions and bolstering their growth. These wake windows are golden opportunities for exploration and play, and they are key to establishing solid sleep habits as your baby continues to develop.

How Long Should A 12 Month Old Sleep?

Very little changes between 11 and 12 months for most babies. In all likelihood, your baby will be sleeping the same amount of time as they were a month ago. Expect 11-12 hours each night.

Your baby’s motor skills and social/linguistic awareness will continue to increase. Consistency is the name of the game now. A dependable routine provides important support as your baby continues to develop. Physical and mental development are taxing and will tend to push your baby toward sleep.

Developmental milestones, such as learning to crawl or stand, can be exciting for everyone in the family. Unfortunately, they can lead to sleep disruptions. Again, consistency in your baby’s routine and environment will be the key to helping your baby manage these disruptions. Just be careful to keep your helpful guidance from turning into a game where you baby stands up just to get you to rush over and to sit them back down. Teaching your baby to sit down on their own and letting them practice during the day is going to help them through any milestone related sleep disruptions.

12 Month Old Sleep Schedule

Wake and Milk Feed 6:30 AM	Your baby might be hungry if they're not getting nighttime feeds, so this feed will be a big one.
Breakfast 7:30 AM	Your baby will love this solid breakfast especially as you get more and more creative with different flavors and textures. Maybe try out oatmeal, toast fingers with butter, roasted cherry tomatoes, scrambled eggs, avocado on toast fingers, or whole wheat pancakes cooked with blueberries (great brain food for your baby!).
Nap time 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Your baby may be ready for this nap closer 15 to 30 minutes later. That's totally fine — just make sure they wake up no later than an hour after this time, if they don't wake up on their own.
Milk Feed 10:30 AM	Cut back on milk if your baby is feeling less hungry for milk and more comfortable with solid foods.
Lunch 12:00 PM	Your baby's getting a little more independent, which means they should be fairly comfortable with a variety of solid foods, flavors, and textures. They're likely feeding themself more and more. Yay!
Nap time 12:30 - 2:30 PM	If your little one had a longer morning nap, they may be resistant to this nap, so you may want to start the nap a little later. Take some time for yourself while they rest.
Milk Feed 2:30 PM	Your baby will probably be hungry for milk once they wake up from their nap.
Dinner 5:00 PM	Your little one is more independent now, and may feel comfortable feeding themself a solid dinner, featuring a variety of flavors and textures.
Bath 5:45 PM	Splish-splash! It's time for a bath!
Bottle and Book 6:15 PM	Now that your baby is more comfortable with solid dinners, they may be less hungry for milk before bed. Offer a calming song or story before bed to encourage a consistent routine.
Bedtime 6:30 PM	Time for bed. Sweet Dreams!

Note: These are general guidelines based on the recommendations of our pediatric sleep advisors. All babies are different and your child may not be able to strictly adhere to this schedule. Always use your best judgment as a parent when setting your child's schedule.

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CONTRIBUTORS

Natalie Barnett, PhD serves as VP of Clinical Research at Nanit. Natalie initiated sleep research collaborations at Nanit and in her current role, Natalie oversees collaborations with researchers at hospitals and universities around the world who use the Nanit camera to better understand pediatric sleep and leads the internal sleep and development research programs at Nanit. Natalie holds a Ph.D. in Genetics from the University of New England in Australia and a Postgraduate Certificate in Pediatric Sleep Science from the University of Western Australia. Natalie was an Assistant Professor in the Neurogenetics Unit at NYU School of Medicine prior to joining Nanit. Natalie is also the voice of Nanit's science-backed, personalized sleep tips delivered to users throughout their baby's first few years.

Kristy Ojala is Nanit’s Digital Content Director. She spends way too much time looking at maps and weather forecasts and pictures of Devon Rex cats and no-cook dinners. A former sleep champion, she strives to share trustworthy somnabulism tips with other parents—praying for that one fine day when no tiny humans wake her up while it’s still dark out. Her kids highly recommend 3 books, approximately 600 stuffies, Chopin’s “Nocturnes,” and the Nanit Sound + Light for bedtime success.

Mackenzie Sangster is on the Brand and Community team at Nanit. She supports content development and editing for Nanit’s Parent Confidently blog as well as other marketing initiatives. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her friends, cooking, being active, and using the Pro + Flex Duo to keep an eye on her fur-baby, Poppy!

Holly Hays is a contributor and writer for Nanit, channeling her years as a mama and former magazine editor to create fun, useful content for fellow busy, trying-to-do-their-best parents and caregivers. Holly has written for a wide range of brands and media outlets (Ergobaby, HGTV, Manhattan Toy Company, OXO), loves to cook and read mystery novels, and leans heavily on her two daughters to keep her up to date on all the latest slang.