he's never awake long enough to play with me! i want to kiss him and hug him all the time but he's just a little guy and he can't hang with his adoring mother.
2006-12-23 05:17:15 · 13 answers · asked by Emmy 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
As many hours as he needs to "Mommy"-he's not a play toy with an on and off switch. A two month old doesn't have a set schedule yet...so learn how schedule your "play" time with him when it's convenient for him and he is awake. It is not wise to disturb a babies sleep pattern-tends to make 'em cranky!!!!Have fun and good luck!
2006-12-23 05:27:53 · answer #1 · answered by dodlydink 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question is so sweet :-)
From my experience it's better when the little ones sleep more. My son takes only few 1/2 hr naps during the day, and it's hard to keep him entertained all the time.
I would talk to the pediatrician to make sure everything is well with your son. He can be low on iron or dehydrated. Please don't assume anything without checking with pediatrician since he can be perfectly well. And if he is, than his sleeping pattern is just his nature. Don't worry, you'll have plenty of opportunities to play with him in a month or so when he is better adjusted to this world.
Take care
2006-12-23 13:36:08 · answer #2 · answered by mimemamomu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 2 month old should sleep about 18 hours per day. Consider yourself lucky! My daughter didn't sleep more than 20 minutes at a time for the first 3 months. Trust me, you're happier this way.
2006-12-23 16:51:36 · answer #3 · answered by Jilli Bean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On average 15 hours a day total. 8-10 hrs at night and 5-7 hrs during the day.
There is a nice chart on sleep for infant to 3 years at the site listed.
2006-12-23 14:23:44 · answer #4 · answered by Jinx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
16 hours. My four month old still sleeps atleast 14 hours a day. Just hang in there he'll play with you soon.
2006-12-23 13:25:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I HAVE A 6 MONTH OLD AND WHEN SHE WAS 2 MONTHS SHE SLEPT ALL DAY. I THINK SHE WAS AWAKE FOR 3 OR 4 HOURS A DAY. AND NOT AT ONE TIME. JUST ENJOY IT NOW. MY DAUGHTER IS NOW 6 MONTHS OLD AND IS AWAKE ALL THE TIME.
2006-12-23 13:58:08 · answer #6 · answered by mom2_0306 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
20 hours, your newborn will still love the hugs and kisses while he's asleep, you don't have to stop. Wait a few months and he will start staying up longer so you can play with him more.
2006-12-23 13:26:46 · answer #7 · answered by miky2tones 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adequate sleep is necessary for a
healthy and balanced life.Sleep may
be a way of recharging the brain. The
amount of sleep varies from person to
person.Detail infomations available at
http://nosleep.in/sleeprequired.html
2006-12-24 08:52:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now is the time to get some rest. But if you need some thing to do, take pictures. At this point in his life you can take the cutest pictures-- like under the X-mas tree...in cute outfits etc..
Remember as he gets older there will be less time to rest, so use your time wisely.
2006-12-23 13:29:43 · answer #9 · answered by tenderheart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
new borns can sleep for nearly 18 hours a day in a 24 hour period.
2006-12-23 13:20:16 · answer #10 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋