how much sleep ??
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Topic: how much sleep ??
Posted By: bun_in_the_oven
Subject: how much sleep ??
Date Posted: 10 October 2009 at 10:31pm
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prior to bubs 6 week growth spurt he was a fantastic sleeper.. up for 2 hours max during the day and sleeping up to 3 hours at a time... and 2 x 5 hours sleep at night... talk about heven right ?!?!?!
Now.. hes up for almost 4 hours at a go and up 3 times in the night for a feed and a nappy change.. Not through lack of trying.. i feed him the same and have kept to the same "sleep time" routine.. but its not working I know they start to sleep less during the day and become a bit fussier now but what should i expect now at 9 weeks old ?? How much sleep is 'enough' any advice or www info muchly appreciated.. P.s he does seem very happy and content when awake and i dont think im missing any tired signs.. he just wont sleep !! thanks in advance 
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 11 October 2009 at 7:50am
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Some babies need less sleep than others during the day, and frequent night waking is still pretty normal at this age too - just go with the flow! If bub seems happy, and is still drinking / weeing / pooing etc I'd say you have nothing to worry about. ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: bun_in_the_oven
Date Posted: 11 October 2009 at 8:46am
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i keep reading every where that they should have about 15-17 hours at this age..
hes having about 4 hours in the day and 9 at night total of 13 most 24 hour periods... |
Posted By: kathamill
Date Posted: 11 October 2009 at 8:46am
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I have discovered something through talking to friends etc. If I don't feed DD every three hours during the day, she only sleeps for four or five hours at night. So for the last couple of days I've been making sure I feed her every three hours, and she did 6 hrs Friday night, and eight (!) last night.
Might be an idea. |
Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 11 October 2009 at 1:31pm
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The thing about books is that numbers like those are usually just averages, and not every baby is going to fit - some have to fall on either side of "normal".
You also can't force a baby to go to sleep, only encourage them gently. ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 12 October 2009 at 1:54pm
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I agree with the others - every baby is different. I too am finding this age (9 weeks) harder than the first 6 or 8 weeks. For those weeks Ashley barely cried but now she does etc.
I know for her, if we have the luxury of staying home, 30mins up is her limit and if put back to bed will sleep 2 to 3 hours. If she is up longer e.g. because we are out and she won't settle, her naps get shorter and she gets more grumpy. I do know of some babies this age who are perfectly content with a couple of 20min naps. So....no help really other than to say (a) I'm finding 9 weeks tricky too and (b) each baby is different so just play around until you find what works best for you. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |