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Leaving 12mo with fever to sleep?

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makedoandmend · 02/12/2009 16:54

My 12mo has a fever (highest temp 102.7 but comes down with Calpol). She had a bad sleep last night and a long sleep this morning and has now been asleep since 2.30pm and doesn't look like she's ready to wake up.
Should I wake her up so she won't be up tonight or let her sleep? Was thinking of waking her in half an hour for something to eat so I'm not feeding her dinner at 11?

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AnyFuckerForAMincePie · 02/12/2009 16:55

never wake a sleeping (poorly) baby

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makedoandmend · 02/12/2009 17:08

Is that true or are you making a joke on the old cliche? Sorry I'm so knackered I can't tell anymore

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AnyFuckerForAMincePie · 02/12/2009 17:13

sorry, I thought you would have an avalanche of replies

I meant, she probably really needs the kip and I would let her sleep

the old adage "never wake a sleeping baby" is very, very true (IME)

displayuntilbestbefore · 02/12/2009 17:14

I agree - leave her to sleep, she obviously needs it and will probably sleep tonight as well if she's not well

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makedoandmend · 02/12/2009 17:26

bugger - I woke her by mistake taking her temp. Oh well - I'll know for next time.

thanks everyone

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displayuntilbestbefore · 02/12/2009 17:27

never mind- hope she feels better soon

Jujubean77 · 02/12/2009 17:33

I agree - always let them sleep, it is healing for them

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