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17 Month Old Nap Schedule:

Is it already time for 1 nap a day? Where has the time gone? At this age, your baby will probably nap for around 2 hours during the day. Once they’ve transitioned to one nap a day, remember to give them the quiet space they need to relax and ease into this new routine for their days. Though they may not want to nap, they’ll appreciate the rest that their bodies will get. You’re welcome to lay your baby down 30 minutes earlier for their afternoon nap, which might help them get through the day for the first week or two during this change in their routine.

17 Month Old Feeding Schedule:

When it comes to food, solids are going to be your baby’s best friend. They can still be drinking cow’s milk, but they shouldn’t be drinking more than 20 ounces a day. If they’re drinking more than that, take it as a sign that they’re not eating enough solid foods, which is probably why they’re still hungry. Solid foods will be the main source of nutrition. Your little one should be fairly used to 3 meals a day at this point, and you’ll learn more and more every day about the different flavors and textures they enjoy! This is a fun time to expand your baby’s taste palette, and guide them through an exploration of new textures and flavors.

How Long Should A 17 Month Old Sleep?

During this time, your baby is likely sleeping around 11-12 hours at night, and 2 hours during the day. Your little one may start to develop nightmares between 18 and 23 months, or even show signs of being afraid of the dark. An easy solution here is to buy a nightlight to keep them feeling safe and comfortable.

We recommend holding off transitioning your baby to a toddler bed until at least 24 months. The crib is your baby’s sleep sanctuary. It’s where they feel safe, where they’re not necessarily bothered, and allows for a dynamic relationship between family and baby.

17 Month Old Sample Sleep Schedules

Click on each schedule below to expand it and find the routine that best fits your baby's current nap and feeding patterns.

2 Naps
Time Activity
7:00 AM
Wake & Milk FeedAt this age, your baby is able to sleep through the night without feeling hungry. The first feed of the day will be a bigger one for this reason.
8:00 AM
BreakfastSomebody's hungry! Your baby will love trying out new foods during this solid breakfast. Try introducing foods like oatmeal, avocado or butter on toast fingers, scrambled eggs, roasted cherry tomatoes, or whole wheat pancakes cooked with blueberries.
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Nap 1This nap may be a bit shorter depending on the day—your baby may feel ready closer to 45 minutes later. Totally fine, but make sure they're up in time for the next feed if they don't awake on their own at the end of this hour.
11:00 AM
Milk FeedAs your baby starts to eat more and more solid foods, they may not be as hungry for milk. Try cutting back on this feed.
12:30 PM
LunchSolid foods are your baby's new best friend! Don't be surprised if they're starting to feel more comfortable with self-feeding, too.
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Nap 2This second nap may be pushed back 30 minutes if your baby has more energy between naps, which is totally fine. Just make sure they're awake by the end of this hour to be ready for their scheduled bedtime.
3:00 PM
Milk FeedA nourishing milk feed will be nice for your baby after a long afternoon nap.
5:30 PM
DinnerUse every meal as an opportunity to introduce your baby to new (and familiar) solid foods, textures, and flavors. Your baby is more independent now, so encourage them to self-feed, if they seem comfortable doing so.
6:15 PM
BathSplish-splash! It's time for a bath!
6:45 PM
Bottle & BookYour baby may not need to be fed milk before bed, thanks to their nutritious and filling solid dinner. Try reading a book to your little one or singing a lullaby to help them fall asleep.
7:00 PM
BedtimeTime for bed. Sweet dreams!
Nap Milk Feed Solids Bedtime Routine

1 Nap
Time Activity
7:00 AM
Wake & Milk FeedConsider combining milk and breakfast at this age, especially if baby is included in your family's breakfast. Don't be alarmed if they're a little hungrier than usual, especially if you aren't giving them nighttime feeds.
8:00 AM
BreakfastYour baby will love trying all kinds of flavors and foods during this solid breakfast. We recommend foods like oatmeal, toast fingers with butter or avocado, scrambled eggs, roasted cherry tomatoes, or whole wheat pancakes with blueberries!
10:00 AM
Optional SnackHow does a small snack sound? Probably pretty yummy to your baby! Just be sure it doesn't interfere with their lunch. This can also be a small milk feed.
11:30 AM
LunchA solid lunch sounds great for your baby at this age, as they grow more comfortable with a variety of textures, flavors, and foods. Self-feeding is something they'll also grow more confident with at this age. This meal might be slightly earlier, now that your baby has transitioned to one nap a day.
12:00 – 3:00 PM
NapYour baby might have energy until at least this time, but if they don't, put them down earlier for their nap. This nap shouldn't go for more than 3 hours. This nap might vary. If they don't nap too long they might need to go down earlier at night.
3:00 PM
Milk FeedYour little one is ready for a post-nap milk feed.
4:30 PM
Optional SnackA baby-sized snack for your baby might be good to help them last until dinner. Keep it light! Try foods like apples with peanut/almond butter, a handful of berries, baby carrots, a mini whole wheat bagel with peanut/almond butter, a clementine or a hard boiled egg are all great options. Choose something that's easy to eat on the go.
5:30 PM
DinnerSolid dinners at this age should consist of more easy to eat, yummy to taste foods that your baby has become familiar with. Your little one will grow more comfortable self-feeding, too!
6:15 PM
BathSplish-splash! It's time for a bath!
6:45 PM
Bottle & BookBaby probably needs less milk at this time, especially if they're still feeling pretty full from their dinner!
7:00 PM
BedtimeTime for bed. Sweet dreams!
Nap Milk Feed Solids Bedtime Routine

No Naps
Time Activity
7:00 AM
Wake & Milk Feed / BreakfastYou might choose to combine milk and breakfast at this age, especially if your little one is included in your family's breakfast.
10:00 AM
Optional SnackHow does a small snack sound? Probably pretty yummy to your baby! Just be sure it doesn't interfere with their lunch. This can also be a small milk feed.
12:00 PM
LunchYour baby is comfortable with a solid lunch at this age, and a variety of flavors and textures.
12:30 – 2:00 PM
Rest TimeThat nap is gone, but a 'rest' time is a great way for your baby to recharge. That can look different for every baby, but perhaps try putting your baby in the crib, along with some toys, and with the lights on for some quiet play.
2:00 PM
Milk FeedEnd rest time with a drink or small snack.
4:30 PM
Optional SnackA baby-sized snack for your baby might be good to help them last until dinner. Same as earlier—keep it light so as to not interfere with dinner. Foods like baby carrots, apples with peanut/almond butter, a handful of berries, a clementine, a mini whole wheat bagel with peanut/almond butter, or a hard boiled egg are all great options. You'll probably be out and about, so choose something portable and easy on the go.
5:30 PM
DinnerSo many delicious flavors and textures for your little one to look forward to in this solid dinner! Encourage them to self-feed if that's something they seem comfortable doing.
6:15 PM
BathSplish-splash! It's time for a bath!
6:45 PM
Book & Optional DrinkSolid dinners may leave your baby feeling too full for a bottle/sippy cup before bed.
7:00 PM
BedtimeTime for bed. Sweet dreams!
Rest Milk Feed Solids Bedtime Routine

CONTRIBUTORS

Natalie Barnett, PhD serves as VP of Clinical Research at Nanit. Natalie initiated sleep research collaborations at Nanit and in her current role, Natalie oversees collaborations with researchers at hospitals and universities around the world who use the Nanit camera to better understand pediatric sleep and leads the internal sleep and development research programs at Nanit. Natalie holds a Ph.D. in Genetics from the University of New England in Australia and a Postgraduate Certificate in Pediatric Sleep Science from the University of Western Australia. Natalie was an Assistant Professor in the Neurogenetics Unit at NYU School of Medicine prior to joining Nanit. Natalie is also the voice of Nanit's science-backed, personalized sleep tips delivered to users throughout their baby's first few years.

Dr. Maristella Lucchini serves as Senior Clinical Researcher at Nanit. In her role, Maristella works to secure grant funding in collaboration with Nanit's university research partners and supports the development of the company's research collaborations around the world. Previously, Maristella served as an Assistant Research Scientist in the Division of Developmental Neuroscience, Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center where she led projects across several cohorts focusing on prenatal and perinatal health. Maristella holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano.

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