My 21/2 month old seems to be sleeping a lot suddenly. He wakes at about 7 a.m, takes a feed and sleeps in about an hour for a couple of hours. Gets up, has his bath, another feed and sleeps again for about 2-3 hours. Then gets up, takes a feed and goes off to sleep for another 2 hours or so. Gets up, another feed and again sleeps sometimes for an hour. From about 4 until 11 in the evening, he is usually up with a couple of small naps. he usually sleeps at 1 a.m and except for somenights when he wakes up at around 5 for a feed, he sleeps thru until around 7 again. Is everything ok with him??
2007-03-16 12:09:30 · 7 answers · asked by Niki 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I was talking with a friend about this the other day and her pediatrician told her that there was nothing to worry about. He was going through growth spurts and would do this on/off. He said that she could try to stimulate him at awake times by giving him a sponge bath or do some other bonding activites but not to worry.
2007-03-16 12:14:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm trying to remember, I am certain that sounds normal to me. My daughter was a pretty good sleeper too. It is wonderful that you have a little guy who is so satisfied that he drifts off like that and it is wonderful that you are such a great mom that you worry about everything. I am going to give you one piece of unsolicited advice -- Ask questions, listen to the answers and then do as you damn well feel - just what your gut tells you. That is how I raised my daughter and she turned out perfect!!! Good luck with your little sweetie -k-
2007-03-16 12:23:54 · answer #2 · answered by kbama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lucky you! My 5 month old baby is the opposite - I'm sure she thinks she will miss out on something if she sleeps too long.
I wouldn't be worrying. As they get older, their naps do tend to get shorter so enjoy it while it lasts.
2007-03-16 14:35:35 · answer #3 · answered by lizziebabe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Babies sleep 18 hours a day.
2007-03-16 12:17:07 · answer #4 · answered by Maus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds normal to me.
2007-03-16 12:18:47 · answer #5 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, i have alot of newborn baby cousins (that i baby-sit) that sleep all the time so to me that sounds perfectly normal.
2007-03-16 12:13:49 · answer #6 · answered by newgirl2491 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him a cold bath and do anything to keep him up. Watch tv with him cook his favorite meal and play with him.
2007-03-16 12:13:51 · answer #7 · answered by SM 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋