Is My 6 Week Old Normal ? - Parenting Issues Message Board

haleysmum · 12-14-2004, 03:48 AM

Hi my son is just turned 6 weeks old and sleeps pretty much alllllllllllll the time.....He is normally awake for a couple of hours in the evening, which isnt a good time in my house ( see the post I am about to write about my almost 15 month old ). Anyway during the day, he has a bottle, will maybe be awake for a little while after his bottle, then straight back to sleep.....Im starting to worry that he is sleeping way too much

I am frightened he isnt getting enough stimulation because he sleeps so much....I am also scared because the poor little thing when he is awake in the evening, isnt getting my undivided attention ( see post about my other baby ).Anyway I just want to know how much a baby his age should be sleeping ? Please tell me if my baby is normal

Kiera1595 · 12-14-2004, 04:54 AM

Hi! Me again

I wouldn't worry about your son...he is still VERY young..and considering some of the issues you are having with your daughter..it's probably best that he is asleep most of the time lol

Too bad he's awake for the whole bedtime production. I don't remember for sure, but I think that babies that age sleep an average of 18 hours a day. I wouldn't worry about him not getting enough stimulation. I'm sure you're doing your best when he is awake. Plus I made the mistake of over stimulating my 1st and wondered why he never slept? I say treasure your sleeping angel.

Momx2in04 · 12-14-2004, 07:53 AM

Lisa - Adam is totally normal. Don't worry - Sophie is 4 .5 weeks old now and she still sleeps all the time too. He will be awake more and more. And hey, maybe this is the Lord's way of balancing things out...since Haley hates to sleep, He gave you Adam who LOVES it! LOL Don't worry - he'll be FINE! At his age they don't need much "stimulation"...what helps them grow and learn is comfort and security that comes from having their needs met...which you are doing just by feeding him when he's hungry and cuddling him when he fusses. You're a great mom...it will all calm down soon!!