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2018-11-09 14:31:24
Hello doctors, My baby is 3 months old now. Before this he was sleeping 12-15 hrs a day but since 2 weeks he is sleeping almost 18-20 hrs. He is taking proper breast milk. But m worrying  is it normal that baby sleeps for this much time?
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It’s perfectly normal. Normally babies till 2-3 months sleep for 18-20 hours. If his growth and development is normal then nothing to worry about.
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Better talk to your pediatrician about this in detail at the time of vaccination

Answered2018-11-10 07:02:46

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S it is normal .  A one to one discussion about case would be preferred to rule out underlying problem

Answered2018-11-09 16:34:11

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Yes its normal only If baby is active and passing adequate urine

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