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20 Month Old Nap Schedule:

Your baby is most likely down to one nap a day. Now that this nap transition has occurred, it can be nice to think of the day in three parts – morning, nap and afternoon. The morning might include a fun activity like a playdate, playgroup or playground visit, then home for lunch and nap and then out again for more fun in the afternoon if everyone is up for it!

20 Month Old Feeding Schedule:

Your baby is likely a big fan of solid foods by this time. It’s fine for them to be drinking cow’s milk, but they shouldn’t be consuming more than 20 ounces each day. If they’re wanting more than that, it might be an indication that they need more solid food, which should be their main source of nutrition. 3 meals a day should now be the norm for your baby, and you’re likely learning more and more about their flavor and texture preferences. Take advantage of opportunities for fun exploration during this time by exposing baby to new foods.

How Long Should A 20 Month Old Sleep?

At this age, your baby should be sleeping about 2 hours during the day, and 11 to 12 hours at night. Nightmares may be a not so fun development during this time, in addition to a fear of the dark. Nightlights can help to soothe baby’s fears. Try to find a nightlight to gently illuminate the room, without being too bright.

It’s best to hold off from moving baby into a toddler bed at this age, as their crib is likely their safe and familiar haven, and allows for a positive family-baby relationship.

20 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.

1 Nap
Time Activity
7:00 AM
WakeFor breakfast, try combining this milk feed for your likely hungry baby! This will work especially well if you're trying to include your little one in family meals.
8:00 AM
BreakfastA good, solid breakfast that your baby will love may consist of oatmeal, scrambled eggs, roasted cherry tomatoes, blueberry whole wheat pancakes, and anything else that you feel like getting creative with! Let your imagination run free.
10:30 AM
Optional SnackA small snack (keyword, small) is good for baby at this time, just don't let it interfere with lunch!
12:30 PM
LunchNow that your baby has solidly transitioned to one nap a day, you might want to feed them lunch a bit later than previous months. Keep the morning snack light, so as not to interfere with this solid lunch, comprised of a variety of flavors, textures, and exciting foods for your baby's developing taste buds.
1:00 – 3:00 PM
NapA comfortable nap for your baby will last no longer than 2 hours, between these hours. This nap might vary. If they don't nap too long they might need to go down earlier at night.
3:00 PM
Drink / SnackYour little one is ready for a post-nap drink or snack.
4:30 PM
Optional SnackA quick snack between lunch and dinner sounds great! Try light and portable foods like red pepper slices, strawberries, apples with peanut/almond butter, hard boiled eggs, a clementine, or anything else you can think of that is easy to eat on the go.
5:30 – 6:00 PM
DinnerA baby's gotta eat! This solid dinner will be more of the flavors and textures they're familiar with, plus, another opportunity to self-feed.
6:30 PM
BathSplish-splash! It's time for a bath!
7:00 PM
Milk Feed & BookThis milk feed is optional—your baby should be getting all the nutrition they need from solid foods.
7:00 PM
BedtimeTime for bed. Sweet dreams!
Nap Milk Feed Solids Bedtime Routine

No Naps
Time Activity
7:00 AM
Wake & Milk Feed / BreakfastIf you haven't already, consider combining 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
LunchAt this age, your baby is comfortable with 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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