Feb 25 2005
Definition
I need a definition of what is means to sleep through the night. Maybe if I explain it to Fuller, he will say, “Oh, that’s what that means!” and then he will proceed to follow the definition.
Really, what is the definition?
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I’d say about 8 hours of staying in bed without much complaint. I never knew how blissful it is. you’ll get there.
Maybe this will answer your question:
By this age, you and your baby should be well on the way toward an established sleep pattern. Most likely the pattern includes at least two naps a day and at least seven or eight hours at the longest stretch of nighttime sleep.
During these months, your baby will learn to roll over and position himself for sleep in his own way. Toward the end of this period, he may be able to keep himself awake or be kept awake by his surroundings, so this is the time to instill good sleep habits by sticking to a bedtime routine.
How Long Will My Baby Sleep?
While research shows the average number of hours slept at this age is 13 per day, the range of normal is quite wide, with some babies sleeping only nine hours a day and others sleeping as much as 18. And we all know which end of the spectrum parents like best!
If left up to the baby, daily naps will last as long as your baby needs them to be. Again, some babies will nap 20 minutes, others a few hours. The naps will usually help prevent a baby from becoming too cranky to sleep well at night, and they will help your baby (and you) enjoy his waking hours more.
Most babies this age like to nap once in the morning, then again sometime after lunch. If you feel the napping is interfering with your baby’s bedtime, wake him from his afternoon nap a little earlier each day. This way you can gradually induce him to sleep a little longer at night. Try to keep your baby stimulated during the late afternoon and early evening.
Alicia, cheer up. Uncle Tom went to kindergarten before he slept through the night! Have you started on ‘real food’? That does help. Fuller does not look hungry but I bet he will eat when offered solid food.
Well, don’t ask his Dad. He didn’t know to begin with but when he learned it he begin to overuse it. (And still does I’ll bet) So there is no such thing as normal anymore.