A gentle guide to sleep schedules support: 11 Month Old Sleep Schedule: What to Expect

What sleep schedule should you expect for an 11 month old baby?

11 Month Old Sleep Schedule: What to Expect As your baby approaches their first birthday, their sleep patterns continue to evolve. At 11 months, many babies are consolidating their sleep into more predictable patterns, often taking two naps a day and sleeping longer stretches at night. This guide, brought to you by Sleeping Baby Guide and rooted in the Gentle Night Method , will walk you through what to expect from your 11-month-old's sleep schedule, wake windows, and responsive settling techniques to foster healthy sleep habits. Understanding Your 11-Month-Old's Sleep Needs For more insights into sleep needs at different ages, check out our guide on Baby Sleep Needs By Age . [upcoming sleep regressions](/regression-predictor) [download free sleep printables](/free-printables) [take the sleep quiz](/quiz) At 11 months, babies typically need around 11-14 hours of sleep within a 24-hour period. This usually breaks down into 2-3 hours of daytime sleep spread across two naps, and 11-12 hours of nighttime sleep [1]. While every baby is unique, understanding these general guidelines can help you create a supportive sleep routine. Ideal Sleep Duration for an 11-Month-Old Total Sleep: 13.5 - 14 hours (average) Nighttime Sleep: 11-12 hours Daytime Sleep (Naps): 2-3 hours over two naps Navigating Wake Windows for Your 11-Month-Old Wake windows are the periods your baby can comfortably stay awake between sleep cycles. For an 11-month-old, these windows are typically longer than in earlier months, ranging from 3 to 4 hours [2]. Observing your baby's cues is crucial, as overtiredness can make settling for sleep more challenging. Sample Wake Window Schedule Morning Wake Window: Approximately 3 hours after waking from night sleep. Midday Wake Window: Approximately 3-3.5 hours after the first nap. Evening Wake Window: Approximately 3.5-4 hours after the second nap, leading to bedtime. A Sample 11-Month-Old Sleep Schedule Creating a consistent daily routine is key to helping your 11-month-old thrive. While flexibility is important, a predictable schedule helps regulate their internal clock. Here's a sample schedule that can be adapted to your baby's individual needs: Time Activity 6:30 AM Wake and first feeding 7:30 AM Breakfast (solids) 9:30 AM Nap 1 (1.25 - 1.5 hours) 11:00 AM Wake, feeding, and playtime 1:00 PM Lunch (solids) 2:30 PM Nap 2 (1.25 - 1.5 hours) 4:00 PM Wake, feeding, and quiet play 5:30 PM Dinner (solids) 6:30 PM Bedtime routine begins 7:00 PM Final feeding and bedtime Note: This is a guideline. Adjust feeding times and nap durations based on your baby's hunger cues and individual sleep needs. Gentle Sleep Training and Responsive Settling At Sleeping Baby Guide, we advocate for the Gentle Night Method , which focuses on responsive settling and attachment-safe approaches. This means responding to your baby's needs while gently guiding them towards independent sleep. We NEVER recommend cry-it-out (CIO), graduated extinction, or extinction methods,