2 year old sleep schedule
Two year olds generally nap once, after lunch, for 1–2 hours. Stalling at bedtime is common; clear, consistent limits help more than a later bedtime.
- Naps
- 1
- Wake window
- 5–6 h
- Total sleep / 24 h
- 11–14 h (incl. naps)
- Night
- 10.5–12 h in bed
- Daytime sleep
- 1–2 h
- Bedtime
- 7–8:30pm
Adjust this 2 year old schedule
Your day at a glance
- 7:00amWake up for the day
- 12:00pm–1:45pmNap 1 · 1 h 45 min
- 7:45pmBedtime · start routine 7:15pm
A flexible guide built from typical ranges. Watch your baby's sleepy cues and shift by 15–30 minutes as needed. Every sleep: on the back, in a clear, flat crib (AAP).
Sample 2 year old schedule
1-nap day, 7am wake-up
| 7:00am | Wake up for the day |
| 12:00pm–1:45pm | Nap 1 (1 h 45 min) |
| 7:45pm | Bedtime |
Wake windows: 5 h, 6 h.
What helps at this age
- A visual bedtime chart helps toddlers know what comes next.
- Stop screens about an hour before bed.
- If the nap runs late, end it by around 3:30pm to protect bedtime.
These are typical ranges. If your baby seems unusually sleepy, is hard to wake, snores loudly, pauses in breathing, or isn't feeding or growing well, talk to your pediatrician.
2 year old sleep questions
How many naps should a 2 year old take?
Typically 1 naps a day, adding up to about 1–2 h of daytime sleep.
What is the wake window for a 2 year old?
Usually 5–6 h. The first wake window of the day tends to be the shortest and the stretch before bedtime the longest.
How much sleep does a 2 year old need?
About 11–14 h (incl. naps) in 24 hours, with 10.5–12 h in bed. This matches the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommendation endorsed by the AAP.
What time should a 2 year old go to bed?
7–8:30pm. Pick a bedtime that falls one full wake window after the end of the last nap.