Is It Normal For A Baby To Sleep 12 To 13 Hours In A Day ?

Posted on Sun, 21 Aug 2011

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Question : hi i have baby 3 month she i sleeping aroud 12 to 13 hours a day is it normal for her age?

Follow up: Dr. Robert Galamaga (15 minutes later)

hi
i have baby gril 3 month old. she is sleeping around 12 to 13 hours per day. is it normal for her age?

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (2 minutes later)

Hello and thanks for the query.

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Data suggests that your baby is right at the upper edge of normal for sleep time per day, I would not be too concerned about it for now. You must consider the total sleep time including naps could add up to 14 hours. If you reported 15-16 hours I would be more concerned.

As long as your child is otherwise healthy please do not be alarmed.

Thanks again for the query. I hope you found my response to be helpful and informative. If you have any additional concerns I would be happy top address them.

Sincerely,

Dr. Galamaga

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Robert Galamaga (1 hour later)

Does this mean 12 hours include sleep at night and naps. Means the total of total sleep 12 hours a day. Is this correct

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (2 hours later)

Hello again.
Thanks for the follow up.

You must add the time for sleeping and naps which brings the range for a 4 month old including nap time from 11 to 15 hours totally. Your baby is well within this range so again no need to worry.

Thanks again for the query. I am here for you if you have any additional followups.

Sincerely,

Dr. Galamaga

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Radhika