I have been blessed by baby boy number 6, he was born in March at 10.lbs 1oz. at home and was very content -- my problem is I'm begining to wonder if he is to content. He sleeps from 6 to 8 pm until 7 to 9 am (and yes it could be from 6pm to 9am) When he wakes up he normally coo's then, after being changed, eats 6 to 8oz. smiles for 15 to 20 min. fusses a pinch, unless we are walking around, gabbers and coos for another 30 to 50 min. and goes back to bed for another 3 to 4 hours? I have even woke him up a couple of times, but he sure doesn't like when I do that.... The only time I have him cry is when I try to stimulate him so he doesn't go back to sleep after only an hour or two -- then he cries until he's layed back down to sleep? Should I be concerned?
Thanks for all of the advice -- He's still sleeping and cooing alot, but I've stopped worring about it! :) Thanks everyone!
My oldest was like that. I was never concerned. I wouldn't worry about it unless, like the previous poster mentioned, he isn't gaining weight or wetting/soiling diapers.
Ditto what everyone else said. I'll just add that if you are breastfeeding at all, I would certainly pump after he goes to bed. Twelve to fifteen hours of no breastfeeding is an awfully long time.
You can always get his thyroid checked. Mention it to his ped and go from there. It might be his "normal."
W.
Hi- is he gaining weight ok? The average amount of sleep at
4 months is 9 to 12 hours at night, plus two naps (2 to 3 hours each). For sure if he is not gaining enought weight, you will want to check in with the pediatrician.
Hi K. -
Congrats on the newest addition! Heck NO! Don't be concerned as long as he is eating, cooing, and interacting with his surroundings.
My son (now almost 32 yrs old) was always sleeping! He was a big baby, 9 lbs and 21 1/2 inches long. He was the easiest thing to take care of because he ate, played for a short time and slept for a long time. As a teenager, I wondered if he'd ever be able to get his driver's license because as soon as he got in the car he'd fall asleep! To this day, my son STILL could sleep forever if his wife and kids would let him. *LOL*
He was a late walker also - didn't walk till 14 months and his sister before him walked at 9 months. Kids are just so different in their make-up and as long as he's healthy otherwise I wouldn't give it a second thought. Be thankful you have so much time on your hands with a new little one!
Blessings,
D.
Hi K.,
I have three grown children. But the "baby" was a sleeper her first year of life. It was hard to get her to wake up enough to nurse, I undressed her, tickled her feet, anything to get her to eat! She literally slept 23 hours/day!! When I returned to work when she was 8 weeks old I paid her daycare provider to let her sleep at her house---seriously! She ate breakfast and lunch and dinner but slept much of the rest of the time! Untillllll..one year old!!! Then she never wanted to take another nap!! So my advice is this: as long as your little guy is gaining weight and happy he is fine and doing what he requires. Relax!!
Best Wishes,
V.
I would talk to the doctor about your concerns. My 3rd son was a baby that just laid there and looked around. Very content and slept more then my others ever did. Once 9 months came he walked and never was still again. Still stands in the background and requires more sleep then most. He is an intellegent and very observant young man. Your baby is also a larger baby and in my experience they sleep more. The very best for all of you! Peggy
I think you have been gifted with an easy baby. But if you are concerned, you should talk with his doctor. My oldest daughter was born at 10lbs 12 oz, she was also a very easy baby, she didn't sleep quite that much as your guy but she had no trouble sleeping through the night at 5 weeks and taking 2 healthy naps during the day.
Congratulations on your new family member.
G. - Mom of four
my guess is he is probably going through a growth spurt. My kids always slept a ton in spurts. They always ate more during that time too. Sounds ok to me, as long as he is eating ok.
