Sleeps Alot

The average baby sleeps about 16 hours a day for the first 3 months or so, but some need much less sleep and some much more. As long as she wakes up to eat and is wetting/pooping normally, she is probably fine. It seems to me that she just needs the extra energy to "catch up". You should always ask your pediatrician if you have any concerns (her 8 week appt would be a good time if you haven't had it yet), but she's probably okay if she's eating fine and acting normal other than that. I know with my first baby it seemed like she was ALWAYS sleeping, but it won't be long when you'll wish for this time again!

when my son was born early the doctor told me I should adjust his age...so if she was 4 weeks early then she should really be 5 weeks...make sense? So, she is fine! take it, because it ends all too quickly!! She'll have you up an running in no time! =-)

Hi M.

Every mom and every doctor will give you all kinds of advice but I ahve found that every baby is just DIFFERENT and so long as she/he is gaining weight, there is little fear. Our now 4 month old sleeps anywhere from 9 - 12 hours at night, and occasionally naps during the day. The more she sleeps, the faster she grows. I think you should enjoy it, keep checking in to ensure she breathes well, and brace yourself for the change when it stops as she grows or due to teething...that's what I'm doind!

If she's eating and growing- let her sleep and don't worry about it! I have 3 girls and my oldest was never a good sleeper. My middle daughter slept ALL THE TIME and still dozes off in the afternoon when she gets home from Kindergarten. They all have their own little patterns and needs for everything from eating to sleeping and everything else! Make good use of her naps and catch a nap yourself!! :)

I feel you on this my son sleeps and sleeps and sleeps and I guess some parents are shhh why ruin a good thing but it did concern me at first. But now that he is getting a bit older almost 3 months on the 20th of march he has been awake longer durations during the day smiling and cooing.

You're sooo lucky! My 9-week old sleeps a combined 1-2 hours during the day. I've tried everything to get her to sleep more, so she won't get cranky and I can get a break, but no success so far. Enjoy your rest!

Hey M.! It sounds like you have 2 complete blessings in your life! I used to work in the NICU. Considering your little angle was 4 weeks early, her adjusted age is just 5 weeks old! At five weeks, babies can, should & will sleep the majority of the day. Especially considering she is just recovering from RSV. Just like adults, babies need sleep to help them recuperate. A wonderful thing to do - especially since she was a premie - is to get her on a schedule. Every 3-4 hours (for now), wake her up, change her diaper, feed her, play with her (wake time), then put her down for another nap. There is no magic time to spend on each thing...but the gist is sleep time, meal time, wake time, sleep time... Try to keep her up playing for at least 30 minutes after she eats & as she grows, you can extend the time.

It is wonderful to have children who sleep well - all 3 of our children 1, 3 & 4 still take a 2-3 hour nap in the afternoon & sleep 12 hours at night! I pray the same for you & your family. Blessings!