Diaper Swappers

idigchaitea · 12-09-2010, 01:55 PM

How long is too long for a 5-week old to nap during the day? My baby boy is a great sleeper. My first son was NOT a good sleeper and woke up at least 8 times a night for the first year. I would nurse him back to sleep and that became a habit for him. Now my new son started sleeping for long periods of time during the first week we brought him home--and that was at night! I did wake him to feed him like all the books say to do so my milk supply was not jeopardized. But now I just let him sleep until I become so engorged and can't take it anymore. I have an oversupply and a strong let-down, so no supply issues here. I guess I'm just not used to all this sleeping and I'm wondering if it's okay? I think the longest he's napped during the day is 3 hours at a time, because I end up waking him. But he takes multiple naps like this. He is very fussy in the evenings and cluster feeds. Is all this okay?

SillyEllie · 12-09-2010, 02:13 PM

I don't see it as an issue. My 9 month old still doesn't sleep through out the night but dd1 did by 5 months. My sil's new baby started sleeping throughout the night by a month old. I wanted to slap her when she told me that lol. So every baby is different so this shouldn't be a problem. I would let him sleep

doodah · 12-09-2010, 02:26 PM

I would let him sleep at night and pump instead. Then develop a routine for the day that both you and he are comfortable with so he is eating well and you are able to avoid feeling uncomfortable. I personally do not wake babies at night to eat and have had great success with that. I do wake during the day to develop a routine. The fussy evenings is really, really common so I would go with whatever makes him comfortable.

Almacham · 12-09-2010, 02:50 PM

Every baby is different. It seemed like all 3 of mine slept constantly for the first three months, and suddenly they "woke up" at 3 months old and began interacting, getting onto a real schedule, staying awake after nursing here and there, you know.

Newborns can be very sleepy people.

I would just let him sleep. If you can pump, try that. You guys will find your own rhythm and get on your own schedule soon enough. Good luck.

tuckergirl · 12-09-2010, 09:54 PM

normal. and awesome!!!!!!! Tell Julien to send some of those awesome sleepy vibes to Alex - he could use them!

Oh yeah, and FLUFFY PICS!

12-09-2010, 01:55 PM	#1
idigchaitea Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 870 Ratings: 24 Feedback: 100%	5-week old napping too long? How long is too long for a 5-week old to nap during the day? My baby boy is a great sleeper. My first son was NOT a good sleeper and woke up at least 8 times a night for the first year. I would nurse him back to sleep and that became a habit for him. Now my new son started sleeping for long periods of time during the first week we brought him home--and that was at night! I did wake him to feed him like all the books say to do so my milk supply was not jeopardized. But now I just let him sleep until I become so engorged and can't take it anymore. I have an oversupply and a strong let-down, so no supply issues here. I guess I'm just not used to all this sleeping and I'm wondering if it's okay? I think the longest he's napped during the day is 3 hours at a time, because I end up waking him. But he takes multiple naps like this. He is very fussy in the evenings and cluster feeds. Is all this okay? __________________ 28 year old mama to Josiah Liam, born 05.19.2007, Jonas Elliot, my dove in heaven, stillborn at 40 weeks 03.12.2009 www.jonaselliot.blogspot.com , and my rainbow baby Julien Reese 11.04.2010 Married to Zac 06.11.2005

12-09-2010, 02:13 PM	#2
SillyEllie Registered Users Formerly: ardygurly Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 8,196 Ratings: 442 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: 5-week old napping too long? I don't see it as an issue. My 9 month old still doesn't sleep through out the night but dd1 did by 5 months. My sil's new baby started sleeping throughout the night by a month old. I wanted to slap her when she told me that lol. So every baby is different so this shouldn't be a problem. I would let him sleep

12-09-2010, 02:26 PM	#3
doodah Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,511 Ratings: 346 Feedback: 100%	Re: 5-week old napping too long? I would let him sleep at night and pump instead. Then develop a routine for the day that both you and he are comfortable with so he is eating well and you are able to avoid feeling uncomfortable. I personally do not wake babies at night to eat and have had great success with that. I do wake during the day to develop a routine. The fussy evenings is really, really common so I would go with whatever makes him comfortable. __________________ Come and "like" our FB page Old Glory Amusements....hand crafted wooden toys! http://www.facebook.com/OldGloryAmusements

12-09-2010, 02:50 PM	#4
Almacham Keep hating - I'll keep smiling Join Date: May 2010 Location: Slytherin House Posts: 15,930 Ratings: 84 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: 5-week old napping too long? Every baby is different. It seemed like all 3 of mine slept constantly for the first three months, and suddenly they "woke up" at 3 months old and began interacting, getting onto a real schedule, staying awake after nursing here and there, you know. Newborns can be very sleepy people. I would just let him sleep. If you can pump, try that. You guys will find your own rhythm and get on your own schedule soon enough. Good luck. __________________ Sarah, mom of many

12-09-2010, 09:54 PM	#5
tuckergirl Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,765 Ratings: 47 Feedback: 100%	Re: 5-week old napping too long? normal. and awesome!!!!!!! Tell Julien to send some of those awesome sleepy vibes to Alex - he could use them! Oh yeah, and FLUFFY PICS! __________________ Erin ~ in love with my DH, Eric mama to Kaitlyn (June '07), Alex (April '10) and Logan (February '12)