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Nap until 1:10 pm (1 h 40 min) 
Bedtime 2 year old sample schedule
Here is one example day for a 2 year old who wakes at 7:00 am. It uses age-typical wake windows of about 5 h, a little shorter in the morning and a little longer before bed, and naps of about 1 h 40 min.
| Time | What | Awake before |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am | Wake up for the day | - |
| 11:30 am - 1:10 pm | Nap (1 h 40 min) | 4 h 30 min |
| 7:10 pm | Bedtime | 6 h |
That is about 1 h 40 min of day sleep. Wake earlier or later and everything shifts with it: use the schedule maker below to set your own wake-up time.
Wake windows are about 5 to 6 hours. The nap usually starts around 12:30 to 1 pm and lasts 1 to 2 hours. Bedtime is often between 7 and 8 pm.
Still napping
Most children keep their nap until somewhere between 3 and 4 years old. If your 2 year old skips the nap now and then, keep offering quiet time in their room, and use an earlier bedtime on no-nap days.
Bedtime stalling
- Keep the routine the same every night, and the same length.
- Build "one more" into the routine (one last hug, one last sip of water) so it is part of the plan, not a negotiation.
- A toddler clock that changes color when it is time to get up can help from around 2.5 to 3 years.
Big changes
A new sibling, potty training, starting daycare or moving to a big bed can all shake up sleep. Try not to stack two big changes in the same few weeks.
Wake windows at 2 years
A wake window is the time your baby is awake between one sleep and the next. At 2 years it is usually 4 h to 6 h. Most babies manage the shortest window in the morning and the longest before bedtime, as sleep pressure builds through the day. If your baby fights sleep and only drops off after a long time, the window may be too short. If they melt down before naps, it may be too long. See all ages on our wake windows by age chart.
How much sleep does a 2 year old need?
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends 11 to 14 hours in 24 hours at this age, including naps. Some healthy babies sleep a bit more or less. Watch your baby rather than the number: a baby who is mostly content when awake, and feeding and growing well, is usually getting enough sleep.
Sleep regression around 2 years
Fears, stalling, big-bed moves and new siblings. Bedtime turns into a negotiation. Read the full guide: 2 year sleep regression.
Safe sleep: every sleep on the back, on a firm, flat surface, with no pillows, blankets, bumpers or toys. Share a room, not a bed, for at least the first 6 months.