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My 6 month old iugr premiee(34 weeks 3 days) is now 4.5 months old by EDD. He slept for almost 19 hours today. Usually sleeps for around 15-16 hours. Is the longer sleep normal? When should I worry for extra sleep? Note : He is trying to roll over but hasn't yet done it without assistance for the past 2-3 days.
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Hello, it’s normal in newborns and in infants. Sleep cycle varies day by day. You should worry when baby is drowsy, lethargic and not taking feeds.
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