Published by Actually Sleeping · Reviewed by Dr. Samantha Abrahamson, PharmD · Review policy · Updated 2026-11-10

What is a good sleep schedule for a 10 or 11 month old?

At 10–11 months babies still need 2 naps, with wake windows of 3–4 hours as a common rule of thumb. The AASM recommends 12–16 hours of sleep in 24, naps included. Bedtime usually falls between 7 and 8 p.m., with 11–12 hours overnight and 2–3 hours of naps.

What is typical at 10 to 11 months

Measure	Typical range
Total sleep per 24 hours	12–16 hours (AASM, ages 4–12 months)
What studies of healthy babies found	Average 12.6 hours from 9 months; babies 6–11 months averaged 2.2 naps a day (Galland 2012)
Night sleep (common practice range)	11–12 hours
Naps (common practice range)	2, totalling about 2–3 hours
Wake windows (rule of thumb, not a research finding)	3–4 hours; shortest first, longest before bed
Night feeds	Many babies this age have none; some still have 1. Whether to keep, reduce or drop night feeds is your pediatrician’s decision.

Rows marked AASM are the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommendation, which the AAP supports. Rows marked Galland 2012 come from a systematic review of observational studies. The other rows are common practice ranges, not research findings. They describe an average baby; healthy babies sit on both sides of every one of them.

At 10 to 11 months parents often have a schedule that looks right and a baby who still stands, shouts and wakes. By this age most families who contact us have already tried things on their own. Actually Sleeping brings what a chart cannot: a plan Dr. Sam writes for your baby, bootcamp-style coaching before night one, and nights and naps coached until they are solid.

What is changing developmentally

Cruising, standing alone and, for some, first steps. First words appear and comprehension runs far ahead of speech. Babies this age test cause and effect on purpose, including what happens when they stand and shout in the crib. Separation anxiety is often near its usual peak between 10 and 18 months (AAP).

Why the average 10-month schedule often does not fit

The false one-nap transition: many babies refuse a nap for a while around now. A large review found two-nap days drop sharply between 12 and 18 months, so dropping a nap early often causes night waking. See nap transitions.
Lingering regression: see the 8-to-10-month sleep regression, and what is coming in the 12-month sleep regression.
Early waking: see early morning waking.
Still fed or rocked to sleep: see the feed-to-sleep association.

Safe sleep at 10 to 11 months

Mattress at the lowest setting, crib away from windows and blind cords (AAP, MedlinePlus).
Nothing loose in the crib: the AAP’s safe sleep guidance, which keeps blankets, pillows, toys and bumpers out, covers the whole first year.

Is this age right for sleep training?

Yes. Babies of 10 to 11 months understand routines, which helps a consistent plan take hold. Many no longer need night feeds, but confirm that with your pediatrician rather than assuming. Actually Sleeping has coached 700+ families, and the plan comes with 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. Parents of 10 to 12 month olds describe their results on our reviews page. See the best age to sleep train, then book a free consultation with Dr. Sam.

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Frequently asked

Can a 10 month old switch to one nap?

It is rarely a good idea. A large review found two-nap days drop sharply between 12 and 18 months, and fewer than 2.5% of children had stopped napping altogether before age 2. Nap refusal at 10–11 months usually needs a plan adjustment, not a dropped nap.

How long should a 10 month old nap?

A common practice range is about 2–3 hours in total across two naps. Many babies this age nap less because of how they fall asleep, which is why Actually Sleeping coaches naps until they are solid.

What time should an 11 month old go to bed?

As a common rule of thumb, between 7 and 8 p.m. The right time for your baby depends on when the second nap ends and how quickly they settle, so it is set in the plan.

Is the schedule different at 11 months than 10?

Only slightly, as a rule of thumb: awake time stretches a little. The bigger differences are between babies, not between months, which is why a schedule written for your baby matters more than one written for an age.