What time do 17 month olds go to bed?
John Castro
Published Feb 25, 2026
What time do 17 month olds go to bed?
What time should a 17 month old go to bed? Bedtime for 17 month olds should be early enough to allow for 11 – 12 hours of sleep overnight. For many families, this means their 17 month old’s bedtime is between 6:00 and 8:00 PM.
Is there a sleep regression at 17 months?
Although this regression can occur anytime between 15-24 months, I have experienced that it most typically occurs around the 17-19 month mark.
Why is 17 month old waking at night?
If you think your toddler might be overtired, try an earlier bedtime and make sure she’s napping enough during the day. If you think she’s waking at night because she’s napping too much, try shortening her nap. Also make sure she’s not napping too close to bedtime. Get gung-ho about the bedtime routine.
How much sleep should a 17 month old need?
In This Article
| Age Range | Recommended Hours of Sleep | |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 0-3 months old | 14-17 hours |
| Infant | 4-11 months old | 12-15 hours |
| Toddler | 1-2 years old | 11-14 hours |
| Preschool | 3-5 years old | 10-13 hours |
How many words should a 17 month say?
Speech. Most 17-month-olds are saying at least two to three words, and very few are saying 50 or more words. If your toddler doesn’t have a few words in their vocabulary, there’s not necessarily a cause for concern — so don’t panic.
How long can 17 month old stay awake?
Age Appropriate Sleep Expectations Overview
| Age | Typical amount of sleep in 24 hours | Typical awake time |
|---|---|---|
| 9-12 months | 12-14 hours | 3-4 hours |
| 12-16 months | 11-14 hours | 3.5-4.5 hours |
| 16-24 months | 11-14 hours | 4-6 hours |
| 2-2.5 years | 11-14 hours | 5-7 hours |
Should I let my 17 month old cry it out?
It can be difficult to listen to a baby wail in his or her crib at nighttime, but a new study finds that leaving a little one to “cry it out” does not raise the baby’s stress level, and may actually lead him or her to get more shut-eye over time.
How long is 17 month sleep regression?
If you recall, a sleep regression is a period when your baby, who was sleeping through the night, suddenly stops. It is a temporary change, normally lasting anywhere from two to six weeks. Most of the time, your baby will begin to sleep through the night again once the cause of the sleep regression has stabilized.
How long can a 17 month old stay awake?
A few 18-month olds will be able to stay awake longer than 5 hours but most are still staying awake just 5 hours maximum. If your toddler is staying awake 5 hours and sleeping 11-12 hours at night, use one of the one-nap schedules above for 15-17-month-olds.
What should I be teaching my 17-month-old?
You may find that your toddler’s vocabulary is growing more quickly than before. She may be able to say a bunch of words, especially those words for her favorite toys, people, and parts of her body. Soon, she may start putting words together to make two- to four-word sentences, such as “I want ball.”
How long after last nap is bedtime?
1.5-1.75 hours
Bedtime should be no later than 1.5-1.75 hours after the last nap ends. Remember, this is asleep by time so we want to put baby down 15 minutes prior to this to allow him time to fall asleep.
