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Sleep Schedule for 18 months
Recommended sleep patterns and schedule for 18 months old
Based on recommendations from WHO, AASM, and other leading health organizations
Sleep Overview
12.5-13 hours
10-11 hours
1 nap(s)
5 hours - 6 hours
Recommended Schedule
20:00
06:30
Sample Daily Schedules
Detailed daily routine suggestions for your 18 months old
Morning rise
6:30am
Awake 5hrs 30m
Nap 1
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Awake 5hrs 30m
Get ready for bed
7:00pm
Asleep
7:30pm
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Good to Know
- •Moodiness
- •Poor coordination
- •Argumentative
- •Yawning
May resist naps completely
Avoid large meals close to bedtime
Nightlight may help with fear of dark
References & Resources
Our sleep recommendations and schedules are carefully curated based on scientific research and guidelines from leading global health organizations. Below you'll find the authoritative sources we've used to ensure accurate and reliable information.
World Health Organization (WHO) (opens in a new tab)
Guidelines on Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep for Children Under 5 Years of Age
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (opens in a new tab)
Recommended Amount of Sleep for Pediatric Populations
National Sleep Foundation (opens in a new tab)
Children and Sleep: Sleep Guidelines and Tips
Stanford Children's Health (opens in a new tab)
Infant Sleep: A Guide for Parents