Don’t drop to one nap yet
Most 11-month-olds still need two naps. An early drop often creates overtired nights that look like a regression.
Age-by-age sleep schedule · 11 months
11 Month Old Sleep Schedule
11-month baby sleep schedule on two naps, 3–4 hour wake windows, sample day, and tips for standing in the cot and pre-birthday sleep wobbles.
Last updated 8 September 2026 · reviewed for 11 months sleep ranges
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Eleven months is still two-nap territory for most — with cruising, cot-standing, and pre-birthday sleep wobbles. Protect two naps, practise sit-to-lie by day, and use early bedtime on rough days.
11-month-old wake window chart
Print this chart and stick it on the fridge. Adjust by 10–15 minutes based on drowsy cues — the chart is a starting point, not a rigid clock.
| Nap / period | Wake window | Watch for | If prior nap was short |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning (Nap 1) | 3–3.25 hr | Drowsy after active morning | If short, bring nap 2 forward |
| Midday (Nap 2) | 3.5–4 hr | Less engagement | Protect 1–1.5 hr |
| Before bedtime | 3.5–4 hr | Quiet play then wind-down | Earlier bed beats dropping to one nap |
| Cruising / standing | Daytime practice | Boring night response | Agree the script with every caregiver |
| Pre-birthday chaos | Steady wake time | Familiar cues on travel days | See /sleep-regression/12-month-sleep-regression if nights unravel |
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Two naps remain best
Most 11-month-olds still need two naps. An early drop often creates overtired nights that look like a regression. Occasional early bedtime after a rough nap day beats permanently switching to one nap.
Wake windows about 3–4 hours. Stay closer to 3 if naps are short; stretch toward 4 only when baby is clearly happy and not wired.
Cruising and shared bedrooms
If baby stands and cries in the cot, rehearse sitting and lying down in playtime. Keep night help calm and brief.
In shared bedrooms, agree a boring night response with every caregiver so one person is not endlessly renegotiating lights-out.
Looking toward 12 months
Walking surges and nap-transition pressure often hit around the birthday. Stabilise two naps now. Guide: /sleep-regression/12-month-sleep-regression.
When true one-nap readiness appears later, use /baby-sleep-schedule/2-to-1-nap-transition.
Short-nap rescue
If nap 1 is tiny, bring nap 2 forward. Endless stretching of the midday window usually backfires by bedtime.
Teething and skills can add wakes — hold daytime timing steady.
7-day 11 months sleep reset
One change per day. Do not add new gadgets or methods mid-week — hold the plan.
Day 1 — Baseline
Log, don't fix
- Log naps, standing wakes, and bedtime.
- Confirm two-nap plan for the week.
- Agree night response with all caregivers.
Day 2 — Protect naps
Morning anchor
- Steady morning wake.
- Morning window ~3–3.25 hours.
- Protect nap 1.
Day 3 — Midday stability
Key nap of the day
- Bring nap 2 forward if nap 1 was short.
- Protect nap 2.
- Cruising practice before late afternoon.
Day 4 — Bedtime
Same sequence every night
- Same wind-down; quiet last 30 minutes.
- Practise sit-to-lie by day.
- Boring brief night help.
Day 5 — Protect bedtime
Trim or rescue
- Rough day → earlier bed, still two naps tomorrow.
- Do not drop to one nap this week.
- Cap late day sleep.
Day 6 — Hold steady
No new tactics
- Hold the plan.
- No method-hopping.
- Track longest night stretch.
Day 7 — Review
Adjust one variable
- If birthday travel is coming, pack the wind-down kit.
- Read /sleep-regression/12-month-sleep-regression if wakes surge.
- Free BabyLogic assessment if stuck.
More 11 months sleep FAQs
How many naps at 11 months?
Two naps for most babies. Occasional early bedtime after a rough nap day beats switching to one nap this early.
What wake windows work at 11 months?
About 3–4 hours. Stay closer to 3 if naps are short.
Why more night waking?
Cruising, standing, teething, and long afternoon windows are common. Check daytime timing first.
Sleep at a glance
Total sleep
12–14 hours
Night sleep
10–12 hours
Day sleep
2–3 hours
Naps
2 naps
Wake windows
3–4 hours
Bedtime window
7:00–8:00 pm
Two naps remain best for most. Some flirt with early one-nap days — usually too soon; protect two and use early bedtime on hard days.
Sample day schedule (11 months)
Times are a flexible template — shift the whole day earlier or later to match your household. Protect wake windows more than exact clock times.
| Time | Block | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | Wake + milk / breakfast | — |
| 08:00 | Floor play / cruising practice | — |
| 10:15 | Nap 1 (~1–1.25 hr) | ~3–3.25 hr morning window |
| 12:00 | Lunch + play | — |
| 13:00 | Milk as needed | — |
| 14:15 | Nap 2 (~1–1.5 hr) | ~3.5–4 hr midday window |
| 16:00 | Snack + outdoor time | — |
| 17:45 | Quiet play | — |
| 18:45 | Wind-down | — |
| 19:30 | Bedtime | — |
Real-life family notes
Cruising along furniture and “practice standing” in the cot peak now. In shared bedrooms, agree a boring night response with every caregiver so one person is not endlessly renegotiating lights-out.
What to do this week
Practise sit-to-lie by day
If baby stands and cries in the cot, rehearse sitting and lying down in playtime. Keep night help calm and brief.
Short-nap rescue
If nap 1 is tiny, bring nap 2 forward. Endless stretching of the midday window usually backfires by bedtime.
Related: 12-month sleep regression guide
FAQ
How many naps at 11 months?
Two naps for most babies. Occasional early bedtime after a rough nap day beats permanently switching to one nap this early.
What wake windows work at 11 months?
About 3–4 hours. Stay closer to 3 hours if naps are short; stretch toward 4 hours only when baby is clearly happy and not wired.
Why is my 11-month-old waking more at night?
Cruising, standing, teething, and slightly long afternoon windows are common. Check daytime timing first, then settling consistency.
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