Can a baby sleep too much?

[HeyBungalowBill]

9 month old DS sleeps 12-14 hours through the night then will sleep for around 3-4 hours during the day time. He always seems tired out and I'm worried he's sleeping more than what is usual

Does this sound normal or should I take him to the GP?

[Gileswithachainsaw]

I would say that's a lot for his age tbh. Both of mine slept for 11.5-12 a night (13 if shattered) and 1.5-2 in the day.

If he still seems worn out id take him to the gp

[HeyBungalowBill]

He seems tired a lot but he is also very active compared to other babies I know of a similar age.

I feel like I don't even see him lately because he sleeps so much. Going to ring the doctors and book an appointment, thank you!

[ThinkIveBeenHacked]

Seems fine to me. Dd at nine months slept 7-8, then had 45mins til 10am, 1.5hr after lunch and 30/45mins before tea. She didnt drop to two naps til she was passed One.

[ShineSmile]

For 9 months it seems right to me.

If you are concerned you could get his iron checked out though. Is he on supplements/formula?

[lessthanBeau]

I also had a lazy boy (hes 24 now) up to just over a year old, he woould only be awake 4-5 hours a day, we coudnt get out of the house as he had so much nap time, our doc and HV said make the most of it, he was active when he was awake.

[DustyRusty]

Sounds fine. Some need more sleep than others. My 2.8 year old was like that, and still has a 2 hour nap in the afternoon, then sleeps 12-13 hours at night.

[BertieBotts]

Sounds fine, especially if he's very active - long may it last! :)

[omri]

Sounds exact same as my ds at that age. He's now 3 and still has a 2 hr nap during the afternoon. He never stops moving jumping running playing chatting and singing when he's up. Enjoy!

[neversleepagain]

My DTs slept a lot initially too. It felt like they were hardly ever awake for the first 6 months of their lives. About the same as your DS. Now at 21 months they sleep a total of 14 hours. Some children need more sleep than others.