Baby Care

Is too much sleep effecting my 2 month old’s development?

My baby is a supposedly “easy” baby. I am having trouble getting any reassurance because most people tell me to be thankfull that my baby sleeps so much, and to enjoy it while it lasts.
My 2 month old has the following sleep/eat/wake schedule (roughly)…
9pm to 5 am – sleep
5am to 5:30am – eat
5:30am to 8:00am – sleep
8:00am to 8:30am – eat
8:30am to 10:00am – awake
10:00am to 1:pm – sleep
1:00pm to 1:30pm – eat
1:30pm to 2:30pm – awake
2:30pm to 4:00pm – sleep
4:00pm to 4:30pm – eat
4:40pm to 6:00pm – awake
6:00pm to 7:00pm – sleep
7:00pm to 7:30pm – eat
7:30pm to 9pm – awake
When he is awake, he is very mellow. He was full term but had a rough start to his life. Hehas gained weight well, and is growing. My concern is that he doesn’t get enough quality awake time to develop as he should. He is 8 weeks old, and still can’t hold his head or smile socially. Everyone that I have talked to says not to worry – He will do it when he is ready.
I can’t stop worrying! Help

I’m assuming this is your first baby. If so, take it from someone who’s had babies on both ends of the spectrum…be very happy that you’re baby is getting good sleep! Barring any emergencies (your pediatrician would’ve mentioned anything to worry about or pay special attention to), the more Your Baby sleeps, the more he grows! And besides, you will be the envy of all your friends who have babies that just will not sleep through the night for anything! That’s not to mention the good sleep YOU can get as well:)

If you just can’t stop worrying about it, call your doctor or a nurse helpline to get some added reassurance that all is well with the little bambino:)

Good luck!

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