14 Month Sleep Schedule Examples That Work

Hitting a sleep regression is tough in the toddler stage. Take a look at these 14 month sleep schedule examples to get you back on track!

I knew my toddler hardly napped to begin with (45 minutes was “long”). But right around the 14-month mark, I could barely get him to nap longer than even 30 minutes.

He also started resisted his second nap, so much so that I tried to transition him to one naptime a day. And while many kids do drop to one nap between 14-18 months old, I knew he still couldn’t get by with just one (especially when that first nap was only 30 minutes!).

I ended up with a toddler who didn’t want to take a second nap, only to be cranky that he didn’t get enough sleep.

That 14 month mark can definitely be rough, what with less sleep overall.

Maybe you’ve spent the last 14 months coasting along with no real schedule in place. You’ve enabled habits you now regret (like co-sleeping or breastfeeding to sleep) and have no idea how to undo them. Even now, your toddler still wakes up every few hours needing your help to fall back asleep.

Perhaps your old sleep schedule isn’t working any longer, and now you’re dealing with his dwindling sleep. Whereas he used to take two-hour naps, you’re lucky if you can get past 30 minutes. Short naps and not much sleep are the norm, and he ends up sleeping in the stroller during errands.

Or maybe you’re looking for a schedule that allows him to nap while still making it in time for your older child’s school pick up. Juggling his naps with other obligations can seem all but impossible.

Examples of a 14 month sleep schedule

If so, you’ve come to the right place. Listed below are several examples of a 14 month sleep schedule. Sometimes, looking at how other families structure their nap routine can give you inspiration on how to base yours.

And remember that even set schedules can still be flexible.

Your toddler might skip or take a short morning nap, which means he’ll likely need an earlier afternoon nap (which can also last longer, too). You might have to wake him up to make it in time for school pick up, or find that he’s starting to transition to one nap time a day, even if unpredictably.

And bedtime routines can begin as early as 6:30pm for some families, while others stretch later than that. Every family has its own sleep needs.

Either way, it’s never too late to go back to (or start!) healthy sleep habits for your little one. Hopefully these sample schedules will give you a few ideas on structuring your own 14 month sleep schedule:

Example 1:

6am: wake up
8-9am: nap 1
1-2pm: nap 2
6:30pm: bedtime

Example 2:

6am: wake up
9-10am: nap 1
1:45-3:30pm: nap 2
7:30pm: bedtime

Example 3:

6am: wake up
9-10:30am: nap 1
1:30-3pm: nap 2
6:30pm: bedtime

Example 4:

6am: wake up
9:30-11am: nap 1
2-3:30pm: nap 2
7pm: bedtime

Example 5:

6:30am: wake up
9:30-11am: nap 1
2:30-4pm: nap 2
7:30pm: bedtime

Example 6:

6:30am: wake up
9:30-11:30am: nap 1
3-4:30pm: nap 2
8:30pm: bedtime

Example 7:

6:45am: wake up
10:15-11:15am: nap 1
2:45-4:30pm: nap 2
8:30pm: bedtime

Example 8:

7am: wake up
10-11:30am: nap 1
3-4:30pm: nap 2
7:30pm: bedtime

Example 9:

7am: wake up
10am-12pm: nap 1
3:30-5pm: nap 2
8:30pm: bedtime

Example 10:

7am: wake up
10:30am-12pm: nap 1
3:30-4:30pm: nap 2
8pm: bedtime

Example 11:

7:30am: wake up
9:30-11am: nap 1
2-4pm: nap 2
7:30pm: bedtime

Example 12:

8am: wake up
10-11am: nap 1
2:30-3:30pm: nap 2
7:30pm: bedtime

Example 13:

8am: wake up
10:30am-12:30pm: nap 1
4-5:15pm: nap 2
8:15pm: bedtime

Example 14:

8am: wake up
10:30am-12:30pm: nap 1
4-5:30pm: nap 2
8:30pm: bedtime

Example 15:

8:30am: wake up
10:30-11:30am: nap 1
2:30-4:30pm: nap 2
7:30pm: bedtime

Additional tips for a 14 month sleep schedule

Have a consistent bedtime routine. This predictability will help your toddler expect and even initiate his bedtime sleep.
Keep play time minimal before naps and bedtime. Stick to low-key activities, dim lights, and soft sounds.
Offer a snack or toy during car rides. Don’t want him to fall asleep in the car? Give him a snack or an interesting toy to prevent him from snoozing on the ride (so he can get his proper sleep at home).
Expect bumps for the next few months. Since toddlers’ nap transition to one a day tends to happen around 14-18 months old, you can expect some hiccups as his sleep needs change. His sleeping pattern will eventually stabilize over the next few months.

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