https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:35:35 +0000 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:54:04 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=29281 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29281&PID=803493&title=how-much-sleep#803493 Author: FionaS
Subject: 29281
Posted: 12 October 2009 at 1:54pm

I agree with the others - every baby is different. I too am finding this age (9 weeks) harder than the first 6 or 8 weeks. For those weeks Ashley barely cried but now she does etc.

I know for her, if we have the luxury of staying home, 30mins up is her limit and if put back to bed will sleep 2 to 3 hours. If she is up longer e.g. because we are out and she won't settle, her naps get shorter and she gets more grumpy.

I do know of some babies this age who are perfectly content with a couple of 20min naps.

So....no help really other than to say (a) I'm finding 9 weeks tricky too and (b) each baby is different so just play around until you find what works best for you.]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:54:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29281&PID=803493&title=how-much-sleep#803493 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29281&PID=802609&title=how-much-sleep#802609 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 29281
Posted: 11 October 2009 at 1:31pm

The thing about books is that numbers like those are usually just averages, and not every baby is going to fit - some have to fall on either side of "normal".

You also can't force a baby to go to sleep, only encourage them gently.]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:31:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29281&PID=802609&title=how-much-sleep#802609 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29281&PID=802413&title=how-much-sleep#802413 Author: kathamill
Subject: 29281
Posted: 11 October 2009 at 8:46am

I have discovered something through talking to friends etc. If I don't feed DD every three hours during the day, she only sleeps for four or five hours at night. So for the last couple of days I've been making sure I feed her every three hours, and she did 6 hrs Friday night, and eight (!) last night.

Might be an idea.]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:46:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29281&PID=802413&title=how-much-sleep#802413 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29281&PID=802412&title=how-much-sleep#802412 Author: bun_in_the_oven
Subject: 29281
Posted: 11 October 2009 at 8:46am

i keep reading every where that they should have about 15-17 hours at this age..

hes having about 4 hours in the day and 9 at night
total of 13 most 24 hour periods...

]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:46:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29281&PID=802412&title=how-much-sleep#802412 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29281&PID=802393&title=how-much-sleep#802393 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 29281
Posted: 11 October 2009 at 7:50am

Some babies need less sleep than others during the day, and frequent night waking is still pretty normal at this age too - just go with the flow! If bub seems happy, and is still drinking / weeing / pooing etc I'd say you have nothing to worry about.]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:50:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29281&PID=802393&title=how-much-sleep#802393 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29281&PID=802355&title=how-much-sleep#802355 Author: bun_in_the_oven
Subject: 29281
Posted: 10 October 2009 at 10:31pm

prior to bubs 6 week growth spurt he was a fantastic sleeper.. up for 2 hours max during the day and sleeping up to 3 hours at a time... and 2 x 5 hours sleep at night... talk about heven right ?!?!?!

Now.. hes up for almost 4 hours at a go and up 3 times in the night for a feed and a nappy change..

Not through lack of trying.. i feed him the same and have kept to the same "sleep time" routine.. but its not working

I know they start to sleep less during the day and become a bit fussier now but what should i expect now at 9 weeks old ?? How much sleep is 'enough'

any advice or www info muchly appreciated..

P.s he does seem very happy and content when awake and i dont think im missing any tired signs.. he just wont sleep !!

thanks in advance ]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:31:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29281&PID=802355&title=how-much-sleep#802355