![]() ![]() If you notice your 18 month old waking extremely early, fighting naps or fighting bedtime out of the blue, they’re likely going through a sleep regression. Just like at 3 or 4 months, and 8 months, there’s also a sleep regression at 18 months. Why is my 18 month old waking up at night? If your baby isn’t going to sleep until 7:30 and waking up at 5:30 they aren’t getting enough night time sleep. ![]() Keep in mind– an overtired baby doesn’t sleep as well. If you notice your baby routinely wakes up before this time, I’d suggest moving bedtime up by 30 minutes. Typically, your toddler will naturally wake up between 6:00 am- 7:00 am. You can expect your little one to sleep about 11 hours at night. Most 18 month old’s need about 11-14 hours of sleep in a 24 hour period. While adults tend to sleep in later if they are late getting into bed at night, this is not the case for toddlers. One of the biggest mistakes parents make is thinking their toddler will sleep later if they are put to bed later. Research shows that typically, 18 month olds need to go to bed between the hours of 6:30 and 7:30 pm. Here’s some of my favorite toys for 18 month olds that encourage independent play: It’s insane how much better she plays when she isn’t playing with things that require batteries and she only has a few options. At this age, my daughter started to do some independent play (which was awesome!) and I focused on just having 8-10 toys out at a time that encouraged imagination. Going from two naps to one nap can make for a long day sometimes. 6:30 pm - Bath and begin bedtime routine.3:15 pm - Wake up from nap, light snack.12:45 pm - Lights out for afternoon nap.10:00 am - Out of the house! Or play outside.8:00 am –Rotate between independent play and playtime with mom.A sample 18 month old sleep schedule with 1 nap Here’s some lunch ideas for a one year old if you need some inspiration, plus breakfast ideas for toddlers and tips on where you can find the best foods for toddlers that are actually healthy. 8:00 am - Rotate between independent play and playtime with mom.Keep in mind, it’s perfectly fine for an 18 month old to still be on a schedule with two naps, as long as it doesn’t interfere with their night time sleep. A sample 18 month sleep schedule with 2 napsīy the time your toddler reaches 18 months, they may drop their morning nap. I’ve outlined the exact routine I followed with my 18 month old that you can use as a guide. Not sure how to set the ideal 18 month old schedule? To compensate for the millions of connections that their little brains are making all the time, toddlers need schedules and routines to rest and recharge. 18 months is a fun stage– your little baby is now cruising around like she owns the place.Īnd all of this exploring makes for one tired toddler. ![]()
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