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Q: Is baby sleeping too much?
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SmilesandSunshine
Experienced User
I was just wondering, I have a 7 week old baby girl her name is Hannah. I am wondering if it is possible for me to let her sleep too long? I understand its a blessing she is actually sleeping well but 9-10 hours a night with out waking is that healthy? Sleep is good for sure but that is a long time for her to be sleeping without eating. She is gaining weight properly she drinks about 3-5 ounces every 2-3 hours when she is awake?
I just don't want her to be TOO used to sleeping all the time. Also its hard to wake her, its like shes in a deep sleep?
Hm any advice would be awesome:) thanks soo much:)
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Lilly Ivy
Extremely eHealthy
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mominashoe
Moderator
This is called cluster feeding. Babies will stay away and be hungry more at times and eat frequently and a lot. Then they will sleep for a long time on that larger than normal amount of food. Think of it as like a bear going into hibernation for the winter
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SmilesandSunshine
Experienced User
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mominashoe
Moderator
Haha, no. There is no reason to worry. Babies know instinctively how much they need to eat. Their purpose in life is to gain weight, grow, eat and sleep...don't worry about nature.
Sleeping after eating doesn't really make too much difference: it's what is eaten in total calories during the day that matters. If you are concerned that you are feeding your child not enough or too much, you can ask the advice of your pediatrician on what to give her.
The well baby checkups should be setting her on the right curve for her length and weight gain if you are doing everything right
Sleeping after eating doesn't really make too much difference: it's what is eaten in total calories during the day that matters. If you are concerned that you are feeding your child not enough or too much, you can ask the advice of your pediatrician on what to give her.
The well baby checkups should be setting her on the right curve for her length and weight gain if you are doing everything right
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