How much sleep does a 25-month-old need?

The AAP and CDC keep 11–14 hours in 24 hours through age 2, and the National Sleep Foundation range for 3-year-olds is 10–13. At 25 months: 10–11 hours at night plus a 1–1.5 hour nap.

What wake window does a 25-month-old need?

About 5.5–6 hours before the nap and 5.5–6 hours after it. Longer than that and the nap eats bedtime; shorter and they bounce off the bed at 8 PM.

Can I drop the nap at 25 months?

You can, but you usually shouldn't — most children need a nap until about 3. If you do drop it, keep a 60–90 minute quiet time and move bedtime 30–45 minutes earlier for the transition.

Is there a sleep regression coming for a 25-month-old?

The 2-year sleep regression window runs 24–30 months, so you may be in it. Expect night wakes and nap refusal that come and go; hold the routine and expect it to lift by about 30 months.

Monthly schedule · 25 months

25-Month-Old Sleep Schedule

Here is a realistic day for a 25-month-old: wake up around 7:15 AM, one nap at 12:45 PM, then bedtime around 7:45 PM. Wake windows run 5.5 to 6 hours, and total sleep lands near 11 to 13 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 25-month-old

Wake up

7:15 AM

Nap

5.5 hours awake

12:45 – 2:00 PM

Bedtime

5.75 hours after the nap

7:45 – 8:15 PM

Wake windows: 5.5 – 6 hours

1 nap

11 – 13 hours (10 – 11 at night + 1 nap)

What’s changing at 25 months

Naps still matter but may shorten to 60–90 minutes. Occasional skips are normal; a daily pattern of skipped naps plus a happy evening means the nap is close to finished — try quiet time before dropping anything.

Frequently asked questions

How much sleep does a 25-month-old need?: The AAP and CDC keep 11–14 hours in 24 hours through age 2, and the National Sleep Foundation range for 3-year-olds is 10–13. At 25 months: 10–11 hours at night plus a 1–1.5 hour nap.
What wake window does a 25-month-old need?: About 5.5–6 hours before the nap and 5.5–6 hours after it. Longer than that and the nap eats bedtime; shorter and they bounce off the bed at 8 PM.
Can I drop the nap at 25 months?: You can, but you usually shouldn't — most children need a nap until about 3. If you do drop it, keep a 60–90 minute quiet time and move bedtime 30–45 minutes earlier for the transition.
Is there a sleep regression coming for a 25-month-old?: The 2-year sleep regression window runs 24–30 months, so you may be in it. Expect night wakes and nap refusal that come and go; hold the routine and expect it to lift by about 30 months.

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.