Is my DS sleeping too much??

[Logismum14]

My DS is 17 months and has always slept through, i know i should be thankful but he sleeps from 7pm until 11-12 and has 1-2 hours in the afternoon. I this too much or should i leave him be?

[roofio87]

if you leave him he sleeps 7pm until 11am or 12pm? as in 16 or 17 hours straight? if that's correct, it does not sound right. Maybe ask your gp?

[Grewupinafield]

He sleeps until 11-12 after going to bed at 7? I would worry and I wouldn't let him sleep that long! I've never heard of a baby sleeping that long!! Both mine sleep through and occasionally ds1 whose 2 will sleep till 9

[QuiteLikely5]

Ring the HV today and see what she says.

Unusual. I've never heard of it!

[BathshebaDarkstone]

That's way too long. 12 hours should be enough. Ring your HV.

[Logismum14]

Ive already talked to my gp and she says hes fine and is developing properly, do you think i should see someone else for a second opinion? Thank you guys

[cabbageleaf]

I would make sure the room is not completely dark in the mornings, I'd let some daylight in to wake up him up gradually. I find waking up in a blacked-out room very difficult and sleep twelve hours straight, which makes me feel absolutely exhausted during the day. Otherwise, if he's developing fine and has no health problems, I don't see why this should be a problem. Some adults only need four hours sleep a night and others twelve, it's no different for babies, some need more and some less.

[Logismum14]

Cabbageleaf he doesnt use blackouts just a normal cutain, ive also spoken to HV and she says he fine at the moment but hes now got an appointment to see if its a medical issue that makes him so tired. So we will see :)