How much sleep does a 14-month-old need?

The AAP and CDC recommend 11–14 hours in 24 hours through age 2, and the National Sleep Foundation range matches it. A typical 14-month-old sleeps 10–12 hours at night plus one nap of 1–1.5 hours.

What wake window does a 14-month-old need?

About 4–4.5 hours before the single nap, then 5.5–6 hours before bed. Wake windows now run long enough that a late morning sleep pushes the whole day, so keep the wake-up time fixed.

My 14-month-old refuses the second nap — now what?

Three refusals in a row over two weeks usually means the transition has begun. Collapse to one nap roughly where the old second nap started, and add a temporary early bedtime while the schedule rebalances over 1–2 weeks.

Is there a sleep regression coming for a 14-month-old?

The 12-month regression window can last until 15 months: sudden night waking, short naps and extra clinginess. Hold bedtime steady, keep responses brief, and expect it to settle within a few weeks.

Monthly schedule · 14 months

14-Month-Old Sleep Schedule

Here is a realistic day for a 14-month-old: wake up around 7:00 AM, one nap at 11:30 AM, then bedtime around 6:45 PM. Wake windows run 4 to 6 hours, and total sleep lands near 11 to 14 hours. Shift any time 15 to 30 minutes to fit your family, consistency beats the exact minute.

Not medical advice. Typical ranges, not targets — ask your pediatrician about your child.

A sample day for a 14-month-old

Wake up

7:00 AM

Nap

4.5 hours awake

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Bedtime

5.5–6 hours after the nap

6:45 – 7:15 PM

Wake windows: 3.5 – 6 hours

1 nap

11 – 14 hours (10 – 12 at night + 1 nap)

What’s changing at 14 months

Most 14-month-olds have landed on one nap, but the first weeks are wobbly: expect an earlier bedtime — even 30–60 minutes earlier — while the new rhythm settles. Protect the nap; even 45 minutes counts.

Frequently asked questions

How much sleep does a 14-month-old need?: The AAP and CDC recommend 11–14 hours in 24 hours through age 2, and the National Sleep Foundation range matches it. A typical 14-month-old sleeps 10–12 hours at night plus one nap of 1–1.5 hours.
What wake window does a 14-month-old need?: About 4–4.5 hours before the single nap, then 5.5–6 hours before bed. Wake windows now run long enough that a late morning sleep pushes the whole day, so keep the wake-up time fixed.
My 14-month-old refuses the second nap — now what?: Three refusals in a row over two weeks usually means the transition has begun. Collapse to one nap roughly where the old second nap started, and add a temporary early bedtime while the schedule rebalances over 1–2 weeks.
Is there a sleep regression coming for a 14-month-old?: The 12-month regression window can last until 15 months: sudden night waking, short naps and extra clinginess. Hold bedtime steady, keep responses brief, and expect it to settle within a few weeks.

Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and CDC sleep guidance for toddlers, plus National Sleep Foundation (NSF) ranges for children aged 1–3. Not medical advice — these are typical ranges, not targets. If you have questions about your child’s sleep or development, ask your pediatrician.