How much sleep does my toddler need?

Most toddlers need 11–14 hours of total sleep per 24 hours, including naps. The exact amount depends on age and development.

How do wake windows work?

Wake windows represent the time your child can comfortably be awake between naps. Longer wake windows typically come with age.

How many naps should my toddler take?

The Toddler Sleep Calculator adjusts nap recommendations based on your child’s age—ranging from 1 to 5 naps depending on development.

Can babies under 1 use this calculator?

Yes. Although designed for toddlers, the tool includes guidance from birth to 5 years old using average pediatric sleep ranges.

Who is this calculator for?

Parents and caretakers of children 5 and under, both toddlers and babies

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Baby and Toddler Sleep Calculator

Enter your child’s birthday to instantly calculate age-appropriate wake windows, nap needs, and total daily sleep — based on pediatric sleep recommendations. Find both baby sleep schedules as well as toddler sleep schedules for ages 0-5.
Using a Baby & Toddler Sleep Calculator can help you determine the optimal sleep patterns and wake windows by age for your child.

Sleep & Nap Schedule Calculators for Babies & Toddlers

Whether you’re welcoming a newborn or navigating the toddler years, understanding how much sleep your child needs can feel overwhelming. At ToddlerSleepSchedule.com, we’ve created simple, trusted tools that let you enter your child’s birthday and instantly see how many naps, how long each nap should be, and how much total sleep they need each 24 hours.

Why Your Child’s Sleep Schedule Matters

Proper sleep is foundational not just for mood and energy—but also for learning, behaviour, and growth. Babies and toddlers have rapidly changing sleep needs, and the wrong number of naps or wake windows can lead to overtiredness, late bedtimes, or early morning wake-ups. Our calculators simplify this by using age-based ranges aligned with pediatric sleep guidelines.

Free Interactive Calculators – Enter a Birthday & Get Results

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It only takes one minute to plug in a date and get an easy-to-follow sleep plan. No jargon. No massive PDF. Just direct guidance you can act on today. Use your results to set wake-up times, plan naps, choose bedtime—and adjust gradually as your child grows.

How We Use Pediatric Sleep Guidelines

Our calculators are built on ranges recommended by leading pediatric and sleep-science bodies. While every child is unique, we’ve based each tool on large-scale research and credible consensus. These tools are intended for informational use only. They do not replace advice from your child’s pediatrician or a certified sleep consultant.

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Find sleep, wake windows and nap schedules that fits your child’s age. Each one is free, mobile-friendly, and built to help you create a smoother sleep rhythm—from naps to night sleep.

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Understand Your Toddler’s Sleep Needs — Backed by Evidence & Real Mom Experience

Every child’s sleep needs are unique — but understanding wake windows, nap timing, and total hours of sleep can make each day smoother. This toddler sleep calculator gives you fast, personalized recommendations based on age so you can spend less time guessing and more time enjoying your little one.

Why Wake Windows Matter

Wake windows are the amount of time your child can comfortably stay awake before becoming overtired. A child who is kept awake too long may:

Fight naps
Wake up more at night
Have short, restless sleep cycles
Show crankiness or hyperactivity before bedtime

Using developmentally appropriate wake windows supports more restful naps, smoother bedtimes, and better overnight sleep.

How This Calculator Helps

Age-based wake windows from newborn to 5 years old
Recommended number of naps for your child’s exact age in months
Total daily sleep needs aligned with pediatric guidelines
Simple breakdown of nap duration and schedule structure

Who This Tool Is For

This toddler sleep calculator is helpful for:

Stay-at-home moms who want easier nap days
Working parents wanting predictable sleep flow
Parents transitioning from baby to toddler schedules
Caretakers, babysitters, and grandparents

What the Recommendations Are Based On

Our sleep guidance is inspired by standard pediatric sleep science and commonly referenced resources such as the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Your Child’s Sleep Will Change — This Helps You Adapt

Sleep needs shift quickly in the first years. Whether your little one is dropping from 2 naps to 1, hitting a regression, or extending wake windows, this calculator adapts to help you:

Know when to stretch wake windows
Identify when a nap drop is coming
Create smoother nap/bedtime transitions
Reduce overtiredness and bedtime battles

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We are building a full suite of free parenting tools to support your daily rhythm:

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Toddler Snack Timing Calculator
Mom Daily Routine Planner

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About This Website

Toddler Sleep Calculator was created by a mom who knows how exhausting guesswork can be. Having to keep track of everything and on top of that when your baby and toddler needs to sleep is tedious when it doesn’t need to be. Everything here is designed to be simple, fast, and grounded in developmental sleep recommendations.

Nap Transitions: When to Drop Naps

Nap changes often feel sudden, but most babies and toddlers follow a predictable pattern. Use these ranges as gentle guideposts, not hard rules.

4 → 3 naps: often between 3–5 months, as wake windows lengthen.
3 → 2 naps: often between 6–9 months, when the late cat nap gets hard to fit in.
2 → 1 nap: often between 12–18 months, when the morning nap starts to interfere with bedtime.
1 → 0 naps: often between 3–5 years, as most kids shift to quiet time instead of daytime sleep.

Nap Schedule FAQ

What if my baby’s naps don’t match this chart?

These ranges are averages. Some days will be shorter, some longer. Focus on your child’s mood, how easily they fall asleep, and whether they seem overtired rather than matching every number perfectly.

How do I know my child is ready to drop a nap?

Signs include taking a long time to fall asleep, playing through nap time, early morning wake-ups, or bedtime suddenly becoming a struggle. If these patterns last for 1–2 weeks, it may be time to gently lengthen wake windows or adjust the nap schedule.

Can naps be too long?

Sometimes. If naps are very long and bedtime is getting pushed too late or mornings are very early, capping a nap by 15–30 minutes can help protect overnight sleep while still keeping your child well-rested.

What if my toddler refuses naps?

Nap resistance is extremely common between 2–3 years. Instead of fighting every nap, try offering a consistent quiet time with books, dim lights, and calm activities. Many toddlers will fall asleep some days and simply rest on others. Our toddler nap calculator can help you when figuring out where your toddler is in his or her sleep journey

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