
Episode 162: The 12 Month Sleep Regression & Nap Schedule Shift
06/28/24 • 17 min
In this episode of The Kids Sleep Show, we dive deep into the 12-month sleep regression and the often-challenging transition to one nap.
Join your host, Courtney Zentz, as we explore why this 12 month sleep regression happens and how it affects your little one’s sleep patterns. We’ll provide practical tips and strategies to help you and your baby navigate this phase smoothly, ensuring everyone gets the rest they need.
From adjusting nap schedules to maintaining bedtime routines, we’ve got you covered. Tune in for expert advice, real-life stories from parents, and actionable steps to manage this significant milestone in your child’s sleep journey. Don’t miss out on this essential guide to surviving and thriving through the 12-month sleep regression and the move to one nap!
Episode Highlights:
- 12-month sleep regression: causes and solutions
- When to move to one nap a day?
- What is the ideal nap schedule for a 12 month old
- What is the ideal bedtime for a 12 month old
Resources:
- Tiny Transitions
- Book a Free Call about 1:1 Services
- Join the Sleep Steps Program
- Follow us on Instagram @TinyTransitions
In this episode of The Kids Sleep Show, we dive deep into the 12-month sleep regression and the often-challenging transition to one nap.
Join your host, Courtney Zentz, as we explore why this 12 month sleep regression happens and how it affects your little one’s sleep patterns. We’ll provide practical tips and strategies to help you and your baby navigate this phase smoothly, ensuring everyone gets the rest they need.
From adjusting nap schedules to maintaining bedtime routines, we’ve got you covered. Tune in for expert advice, real-life stories from parents, and actionable steps to manage this significant milestone in your child’s sleep journey. Don’t miss out on this essential guide to surviving and thriving through the 12-month sleep regression and the move to one nap!
Episode Highlights:
- 12-month sleep regression: causes and solutions
- When to move to one nap a day?
- What is the ideal nap schedule for a 12 month old
- What is the ideal bedtime for a 12 month old
Resources:
- Tiny Transitions
- Book a Free Call about 1:1 Services
- Join the Sleep Steps Program
- Follow us on Instagram @TinyTransitions
Previous Episode

Episode 161: Free 45 Minute Sleep Training Course
This week on the Kids Sleep Show Podcast, we dive into a 45 minute free sleep training course with Tiny Transitions founder, Courtney Zentz.
Courtney shares a comprehensive sleep training education and dives into everything you need to understand, before sleep training, because it’s all connected. In the video, she dives deep into how to understand a baby’s wake window, how to help the baby settle and take naps on a consistent schedule, how to start sleep training and when to identify if it's a sleep regression or something else.
Episode Highlights:
- When should a baby sleep through the night
- When can I sleep train a baby
- What is the best schedule for a baby in the first 12 months
- How do you teach a baby to sleep
- What is a sleep regression and how do I support baby through it
- What is the ideal wake window for my baby
Resources:
- Tiny Transitions
- Book a Free Call about 1:1 Services
- Join the Sleep Steps Program
- Follow us on Instagram @TinyTransitions
Next Episode

Episode 163: The 7 Month Sleep Regression & Nap Schedules
In this episode of the Kids Sleep Show, we tackle the challenges of the 7-month sleep regression that many parents face. Join us as we uncover the causes behind this regression, the signs to watch for, and practical strategies to help your baby through this tricky phase. We’ll also discuss the optimal nap schedules for a 7-month-old, ensuring they get the rest they need during the day.
Additionally, we’ll provide insights into the total sleep needs for babies at this age, helping you create a balanced sleep routine. Whether you’re struggling with frequent night wakings or unpredictable naps, this episode offers expert advice and actionable tips to help your little one—and you—achieve better sleep. Tune in for guidance, support, and a path to more restful nights and happier days.
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