Toddlers bedtime · ages 1–2 years

What time should toddlers go to bed?

Toddlers need 11–14h of total sleep including 1–2 naps. 7:00–8:00 PM works for most toddlers.

Toddlers daily sleep at a glance

For toddlers, sleep is spread across naps and night, so total daily sleep doesn't map to a single clock-time bedtime — wake windows and nap timing matter more than exact 90-minute cycles. These are general planning estimates, not medical guidance.

Total daily sleep11–14h
Naps1–2 naps
Typical bedtime7:00–8:00 PM works for most toddlers