Daily Schedule for Your 12-18 Month Old Toddler

Balancing the day of a toddler requires flexibility, creativity, and a lot of patience. In this post, you’ll find a comprehensive daily schedule tailored for 12-18 month olds, along with nutritious meal plans and developmental activities that make each day enriching and fun.

Full Daily Schedule for 12-18 Month Olds Here's a structured yet flexible daily schedule that covers morning to night:

• 5:00 AM: Milk: Begin the day with some comforting warm milk.

• 8:00 AM: Wake Up & Get Ready: Start with a refreshing morning routine.

• 8:20 AM: Breakfast: A nutritious meal to kick off the day.

• 9:00 AM: Practice Indoor Activities: Engage with educational toys or simple puzzles.

• 10:00 AM: Snack Time: Healthy snacks like fruit or small pieces of cheese.

• 10:15 AM: Outdoor Activities: Enjoy the playground or a short walk.

• 11:00 AM: Morning Nap Time: A good rest to recharge.

Afternoon

• 12:30 PM: Lunch: A well-balanced meal for growing toddlers.

• 1:00 PM: Activities: Time for structured play, like a music session or art crafts.

• 2:00 PM: Afternoon Nap Time: Another nap to digest and rest.

• 4:30 PM: Snack: Something light like veggie sticks or a smoothie.

• 4:45 PM: Indoor Activities: Free play inside, ideal for less structured interaction.

Evening

• 6:00 PM: Dinner: A hearty meal to end the day's eating.

• 6:45 PM: Evening Activities: Gentle play to wind down the day.

• 7:30 PM: Bath Time & Getting Ready: A warm bath to relax followed by getting into pajamas.

• 7:50 PM: Bedtime Story & Milk: Cozy up with a favorite book.

• 8:00 PM: Go Potty: Last bathroom visit before bed.

• 8:30 PM: Goodnight!: Time to sleep and dream.

Meal Plans Here are nutritious meal plans for three days:

• Day 1:

  • Breakfast: Oatmeal with mashed banana.

  • Lunch: Pureed sweet potato and chicken.

  • Dinner: Mashed peas with soft-cooked carrot sticks.

• Day 2:

  • Breakfast: Yogurt with apple puree.

  • Lunch: Blended lentils with rice.

  • Dinner: Soft-cooked pasta with tomato sauce and cheese.

• Day 3:

  • Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with toast.

  • Lunch: Minced turkey with avocado.

  • Dinner: Broccoli and cheese mashed together.

Activity Ideas Enhance your toddler's development with these targeted activities:

• Sensory Activity: Explore a sensory bin with safe, varying textures ( my kids love this one ).

• Practical Activity: Help with simple chores, like putting toys away.

• Gross Motor Activity: Navigate a soft obstacle course with pillows or get your own toddler gym.

• Fine Motor Activity: Practice scribbling with chunky crayons.

This daily schedule and the included meal plans and activities will help you create a nurturing environment for your toddler. Each day offers new opportunities for growth, learning, and fun, ensuring your little one thrives every step of the way!