Nap Guide for 14-15 Month-Old Baby: Essential Advice for Parents

Disclaimer: Sarah Mitchell is no longer a licensed or practicing as a chiropractor in California or any other jurisdiction. This website does not offer, advertise, or promote chiropractic services, and nothing here should be interpreted as healthcare advice or the practice of chiropractic. No doctor-patient relationship is established through this website. None of this content should be taken as medical information. The information on this website is provided without warranty or guarantee, and users assume all responsibility for its use. Navigating Nap Transitions for 14-15 Month-Olds: Sarah Mitchell’s Guide Hey there, I'm Sarah Mitchell of Helping Baby Sleep. Welcome to my channel! Don't forget to hit subscribe so you never miss a sleep tip. Today, we're talking about 14 and 15-month-old little ones. This age is so adorable as they're starting to explore their world, but it also brings a big change in their nap schedule. Most kids start transitioning to one nap around this age. Signs that they’re ready include: Taking one nap but not the other (usually skipping the morning nap). Needing to be woken up from both naps to keep the schedule, leading to a bedtime later than 8:00 PM. While many daycare centers enforce a one-nap policy at 12 months, I believe this is too early. It can lead to frequent night wakings and early morning wakeups due to overtiredness. So, what should you do? Let’s talk about awake windows, the time between sleeps. Previously, your morning awake time was the shorter window of the day, but with one nap, it becomes the longer window—around 5 to 5.5 hours. Ensure the nap starts no earlier than 11:30 AM to avoid a long gap before bedtime. Your child will usually nap for 2.5 to 3 hours. For example, a sample schedule might look like this: Wake up at 6:30 AM Nap starts around 12:00 PM (with lunch prior), lasting until 3:00 PM Asleep again by 7:00 PM This gives you 11.5 hours of nighttime sleep and 3 hours of daytime nap. Remember, this transition might not be straightforward. Factors like early morning wakeups can lead you back to two naps temporarily. It’s never black and white, but within one to two weeks, most transitions will stabilize. If you found this video helpful, please hit subscribe to never miss a sleep tip!