My son sleeps anywhere from 15-18 hrs in a 24 hr day. Is this too much for his age?

What has your pediatrician told you?

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Originally Posted by teacherjenn4

What has your pediatrician told you?

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I asked a couple months ago, his sleeping habits have never changed. And said it was OK. But now I'm worried now that he is older

What is his life like when he is wake? (My thought is to count your blessings. I had one son who NEVER seemed to sleep during his first six months.)

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Originally Posted by Wondergirl

What is his life like when he is wake? (My thought is to count your blessings. I had one son who NEVER seemed to sleep during his first six months.)

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Oh I do count them, I'm just worried there is something wrong that we can't see causing him to sleep so much. When he is awake, he is happy, laughing, smiling, plays in the floor rolling and trying to crawl, he likes to watch TV to

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Originally Posted by brittanythomas

Oh I do count them, I'm just worried there is something wrong that we can't see causing him to sleep so much. When he is awake, he is happy, laughing, smiling, plays in the floor rolling and trying to crawl, he likes to watch tv to

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Babies go through so many phases their first year or so. If he is happy and healthy otherwise, plus your doctor doesn't seem concerned, just enjoy your free time. Once he starts walking and talking, you will need every ounce of energy.

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Originally Posted by Wondergirl

Babies go through so many phases their first year or so. If he is happy and healthy otherwise, plus your doctor doesn't seem concerned, just enjoy your free time. Once he starts walking and talking, you will need every ounce of energy.

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Thanks for the advice. He seems like a normal baby other than the sleeping.

I have two sons -- one has always been a sleeper, can sleep anywhere, anytime (like my husband). The other one is awake until the wee hours (like me). Best wishes and enjoy your time off!

This is a question that parents want specific answers to, and there can't be anything but guidelines. As everyone pretty much knows, each child is different in his needs. Diet, general health, genetics, and daytime activity probably count for a lot.
Here is what WebMD says for ages 4 to 12 mo:
While up to 15 hours is ideal, most infants up to 11 months old get only about 12 hours sleep. Establishing healthy sleep habits is a primary goal during this period, as your baby is now much more social, and his sleep patterns are more adult-like.
Babies typically have three naps and drop to two at around 6 months old, at which time (or earlier) they are physically capable of sleeping through the night. Establishing regular naps generally happens at the latter part of this time frame, as his biological rhythms mature. The midmorning nap usually starts at 9 a.m. and lasts about an hour. The early afternoon nap starts between noon and 2 p.m. and lasts an hour or two. And the late afternoon nap may start from 3 to 5 p.m. and is variable in duration.

I wouldn't worry! Maybe he's a budding genius, developing brain cells, who knows.

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Originally Posted by joypulv

This is a question that parents want specific answers to, and there can't be anything but guidelines. As everyone pretty much knows, each child is different in his needs. Diet, general health, genetics, and daytime activity probably count for a lot.
Here is what WebMD says for ages 4 to 12 mo:
While up to 15 hours is ideal, most infants up to 11 months old get only about 12 hours sleep. Establishing healthy sleep habits is a primary goal during this period, as your baby is now much more social, and his sleep patterns are more adult-like.
Babies typically have three naps and drop to two at around 6 months old, at which time (or earlier) they are physically capable of sleeping through the night. Establishing regular naps generally happens at the latter part of this time frame, as his biological rhythms mature. The midmorning nap usually starts at 9 a.m. and lasts about an hour. The early afternoon nap starts between noon and 2 p.m. and lasts an hour or two. And the late afternoon nap may start from 3 to 5 p.m. and is variable in duration.

I wouldn't worry! Maybe he's a budding genius, developing brain cells, who knows.

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Haha maybe! Thanks