6 week old extra sleepy! Is this normal?

[wswen12]

Hi there,

Our baby boy is 6 weeks old today. Typically he will sleep for 2-3 hours and then be awake for 2-3 hours for feed/change of nappy etc.

As of today, he's extra sleepy, struggles to stay awake on the breast and will fall asleep within 20-30 minutes of being up.

Has anyone else experienced this? Is this normal?

I'd love to hear from anyone with similar experiences!

Thanks
Wen

[duckling3]

Around that age I had a couple of days where my son slept nearly all day and night. He would feed and then go straight back to sleep. I remember worrying that something was wrong, but in hindsight think maybe it was a growth spurt.

[NWC8520]

Ah thanks for the reassurance, much appreciated! We're first time parents so naturally worry about everything!

[Livinginatree]

Usually 6 weeks growth spurt. The eat more before it starts, then just feed and sleep during. As long as he is feeding and having wet nappies... However as I am not there and don't know your child I can't say if anything else is going on and if he appears unwell you could get him seen

[WhoseThatGirl]

Are you worried he is unwell?

[Margo34]

2-3hrs of awake time is a lot! Perhaps baby is just tired. My 10w old lasts 1.5 hours awake before she's exhausted and needs a nap.

[NWC8520]

Thank you so much for your help and advice all. We'll keep monitoring and make sure he keeps feeding etc.
Wen

[MooseBreath]

The day my DS had his first jabs, he slept all day. I woke him for feeds, but otherwise he was out cold. I think it's normal.

[NWC8520]

@MooseBreath

The day my DS had his first jabs, he slept all day. I woke him for feeds, but otherwise he was out cold. I think it's normal.

Thank you for sharing your experience :)