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This child won't sleep!!

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and I don't mean "oh poor me he won't STTN"   I mean he's really not sleeping very much each day.  DH and I started keeping track of when he actually sleeps and it's maybe only about 7 hours or so total

He will usually sleep about 5 hours at night (sometimes 11-4ish, other times 2-7ish) Then during the day he will nap about 4 times, but only for about 30 minutes each time. 

I know they say that all babies are different and need different amounts of sleep, but I would think he needs more sleep than this!!

Should I be worried?  Anyone have any tips for getting him to sleep better for naps?

 

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Re: This child won't sleep!!

  • wnk1029wnk1029

    Does he seem tired?  As soon as our little guy starts showing signs of fatigue (fussiness, not wanting to look at toys or people, yawning), I try to get him comfortable so he can doze off easily -- usually that means putting him in the Moby or bouncy chair or laying down in my arms with a pacifier.  Sometimes if he's over-tired already he needs swaddled before he'll calm down.

    Hope you find something that works soon!

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  • mietzi86mietzi86
    I'm having the same trouble. But my baby has reflux and colic and she doesn't sleep much... Everyday she is awake for 9 hours +. But there are days like yesterday when she was awake for 11 hours. And then she slept for only 3,5 hours. Nice... I am going to the pedi soon and see what can be done about it. She cries a lot and I can't calm her...I don't sleep very much..Only 4-6 hours in 24 hours. I wonder how long I can take this...So you're not alone. I hope it gets better for both of us. Good luck.
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