How Much Sleep Does A 1-year-old Need?

The recommended range, a bedtime calculator and practical tips.

Toddler (1–2 years)11–14 hoursof sleep every 24 hours, including naps

For this age the total includes daytime naps, so a child who naps two hours needs about 9–12 hours at night.

Bedtime calculator
Wake-up time Daytime naps (hours)

Tips for better sleep at this age

Keep the same bedtime and wake time every day, including weekends.
Use a short, predictable routine: bath, pyjamas, book, lights out.
Follow your pediatrician’s safe-sleep advice for babies: on the back, in their own crib, with nothing loose in it.

These ranges are from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which draws on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and, for newborns, the National Sleep Foundation. Every child is different; ask your pediatrician if you are worried.

Questions

How much sleep does a 1-year-old need?

11–14 hours per 24 hours including naps, according to the CDC.

What if my child sleeps less than this?

Short nights now and then are normal. If short sleep is regular, or your child is very sleepy or irritable in the day, talk to your pediatrician.