10 and 11 month old sleep schedule: naps, wake windows and bedtime

The typical picture at 10 and 11 months

What we are measuring	Usual range
Sleep across 24 hours	12–16 hours (AASM, for ages 4–12 months)
Findings in healthy babies	From 9 months the average was 12.6 hours; between 6 and 11 months babies took an average of 2.2 naps a day (Galland 2012)
Overnight sleep (common practice range)	11–12 hours
Daytime naps (common practice range)	2 naps, adding up to roughly 2–3 hours
Wake windows (a rule of thumb rather than a research finding)	3–4 hours, with the first window shortest and the one before bed longest
Feeds overnight	Plenty of babies this age no longer have any; some still take 1. Your custom plan sets how night feeds are handled, based on your baby’s age.

Where a row says AASM, it reflects the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommendation, which has the AAP’s support. Galland 2012 rows draw on a systematic review of observational studies. Every other row is a common practice range rather than a research finding. All of them describe the average baby, and perfectly healthy babies fall on either side of each one.

It is common at 10 to 11 months to have a schedule that looks textbook and a baby who still stands up, calls out and wakes. Most families who reach us at this age have already tried several fixes on their own. What Actually Sleeping adds is everything a chart leaves out: a plan Dr. Sam writes specifically for your baby, bootcamp-style coaching before the first night, and coaching on both nights and naps until they hold steady.

Developmental changes at this age

Expect cruising, standing without support and, in some babies, first steps. First words arrive, and understanding runs well ahead of speaking. Babies of this age experiment with cause and effect deliberately, which includes finding out what happens when they stand and shout in the crib. According to the AAP, separation anxiety tends to sit close to its usual peak between 10 and 18 months.

Why an average 10-month schedule may not suit your baby

A false move to one nap: plenty of babies turn down a nap for a stretch around this age. A large review found that two-nap days fall off steeply between 12 and 18 months, so cutting a nap too soon often leads to night waking. Read more in nap transitions.
A regression that hangs on: read the 8-to-10-month sleep regression, and look ahead to the 12-month sleep regression.
Waking too early: read early morning waking.
Falling asleep only with a feed or rocking: read the feed-to-sleep association.

Keeping sleep safe at 10 and 11 months

Drop the mattress to its lowest setting and keep the crib clear of windows and blind cords (AAP, MedlinePlus).
Keep the crib empty of loose items: the AAP’s safe sleep guidance, which rules out blankets, pillows, toys and bumpers, applies for the entire first year.

Can you sleep train at 10 to 11 months?

You can. At 10 to 11 months babies grasp routines, and that makes it easier for a consistent plan to settle in. Your custom plan sets how night feeds are handled according to your baby’s age. Actually Sleeping has coached 700+ families, and every plan carries the written guarantee: We guarantee that your baby will sleep 8–12 hours through the night within 14 days of consistent, correct implementation of your sleep plan. On our reviews page, parents of 10 to 12 month olds share their results. Read the best age to sleep train, then book a free consultation with Dr. Sam.

Want your baby’s sleep sorted?

Actually Sleeping offers 1:1 coaching: Dr. Sam writes a sleep plan for your baby, you get bootcamp-style coaching ahead of the first night, and we check in daily until it works. We have coached 700+ families, collected 129 video reviews, and put our guarantee in writing: 8–12 hours through the night within 14 days, or a full refund.

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Common questions

Should a 10 month old move to one nap?

In most cases, no. A large review showed two-nap days dropping steeply between 12 and 18 months, and fewer than 2.5% of children had given up napping entirely before age 2. When a baby refuses naps at 10–11 months, the plan usually needs adjusting rather than a nap being cut.

How much should a 10 month old nap?

Roughly 2–3 hours in total, split over two naps, is a common practice range. Plenty of babies this age nap for less because of the way they fall asleep, and that is why Actually Sleeping keeps coaching naps until they are reliable.

When should an 11 month old go to bed?

A common rule of thumb is between 7 and 8 p.m. The best time for your own baby hinges on when the second nap finishes and how fast they settle, so the plan sets it.

Does the schedule change between 10 and 11 months?

Very little, as a rule of thumb: time awake lengthens slightly. The larger differences are from one baby to the next rather than from one month to the next, so a schedule built for your baby counts for more than one built for an age.