My 7 week old sleeps all day a couple times a week...?

Question

Is this normal? I heard they go through growth spurts and will do this, but I figured it was more of a monthly thing. He eats enough during these days, but goes right back to sleep after.

Answer 1

My son is nearly 8 weeks he only wakes for half an hour every 4 hours for a feed, at around lunch time he might stay awake for 2 hours sometimes but apart from that he sleeps all day and all night only waking for 1 half an hour feed at night...this is normal they go through growth spurts at this age, if he's sleeping that much he obviously need's it, if he was hungry i'm sure he'd wake up and let you know.

Answer 2

this is normal. If he is sleeping he is growing. Sounds like a good baby. I have a colicky five month old still and I get no sleep at all. Babies change second to second. Do not complain about sleeping though unless they are sick. Thank your lucky stars.

Answer 3

Yes he is used to being inside your stomach and sleeping whenever he wants to. Also yes he is tring to grow they start growing as early as 1 week old he needs his sleep to grow and that is why. But in a few months when he is used to the real world he will stay awake more and more.

Answer 4

Yes, my 9 week old sleeps like that.  Some days more than others.  I wouldn't worry about it as long as he's getting enough to eat.  Probably just want to check on him after about six straight hours of sleep.