The Ultimate 9 – 12 Month Baby Schedule

January 9, 2015 , In: Baby, Katie Girl, Parenting 101 , With: No Comments

You best enjoy these last few months of little mobility because, soon you will be the parent of a toddler. I know it has all moved waaaay too quickly but there is no stopping it now. You may say, ” Toddler, are you kidding me!” And it may feel like yesterday you had that baby. None the less, their schedule is about to shift a bit and you’re shifting with it!

I have created a 9-12 month baby schedule to help keep your precious one content. Keeping that sweet little one on a consistent schedule will not only help him or her but you too. Your bundle of joy will come to expect naps, bath time, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bedtime at a particular time. I challenge you to making those naps and bedtimes prompt everyday. Make your schedule around those times. I know it is tough with 2 and 3 nap times a day, but it will make all the difference in the world.

6:00am – 6:30am – Wake – cuddle time – change

7:00am – 7:30am – Milk 8oz

7:30am – 8:00am – Dressed for day – toy time

8:30am – Breakfast

9:00am – nap time 1hr – 2 1/2 (change before laying him down)

10:30am – 11:00am – 7-8oz milk

12:00pm – 12:30pm – nap time (change before laying down)

1:30pm – 2:00pm – lunch

3:00pm – 3:30pm – nap – 30min to 1hr (do not let sleep past 5pm)

4:30pm – 5:00pm – story time

5:30pm – 6:00pm – Dinner

6:30pm – Bath

7:00pm – Milk 7-8oz

7:30pm – Bedtime

This schedule may be different from yours and that is ok. Having a child is all about what works for you. Getting a 9-12 month old to take a 3rd nap can be challenging if he or she is not nestled in (swing, carseat, wrap, or car carrier). Do not be concerned if your child is not taking the 3rd nap but believe me, you want that 3rd nap.

Here are a few things that are completely normal for your 9-12 month old.