Does my baby sleep too much?

[RhiChiChi]

I don't think a baby can sleep too much! If that is what she needs - 17 hours a day then let her sleep! Like you said, you are reading her cues so stick with that

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

Sounds like you have a great thing going, if she's feeding well, happy and alert and putting on weight then i say "if it's not broken don't fix it".
Keep up the great work, your obviously doing a wonderful job.

[berrme]

At around your DDs age my DS2 was sleeping from 9pm to 7am (no dream feeds) as well as 3 2-3 hour day sleeps. He was feeding well, growing like a weed and was happy and alert when awake. Don't worry when things are going nicely. Just don't be surprised if they don't stay so perfect. It wasn't all that long afterward that DS2 started getting teeth and night sleeps went out the window. It may not be the case for you... but enjoy it while it lasts!

[krystals]

Sounds like she's got the sleep thing all figured out!!! My DS was/is the same (although now he knows when he doesn't want to be in bed LOL). I found the dreamfeeds worked well for us too Enjoy, but be ready for the evil eyes from Mum's who don't have the same luxury!

[FabFiona]

I am one very jealous mummy!!!! I pray for my second to be a good sleeper.

As long as health and weight gains are good then there is no such thing as too much sleep.

[Jessamaree]

Thanks for the reassurance ladies, its really put my mind at ease. She is extremely alert when awake, ppl have always commented on that (even in her first few weeks) and she smiles lots, coos and 'talks' non stop so I guess Ill just keep making the most of it until the teething starts! Or any other issues that might pop up along the way.As a first time mum I find it can be quite daunting with all the vast (and different) information and opinions that everyone offers you! Aargh!! It just makes me doubt myself!!!
And berrme, I like that 'growing like a weed'. Made me laugh! My LO was in the 97th percentile for her weight last time she was weighed, so shes growing more like an elephant!! LOL

[buliej]

I could have written this post...in fact I did, back when my 5 month old was that age...and a similar post just recently. Same - sleeps a lot but is totally alert when awake and happy and talks etc. Accept that you are lucky and nothing is wrong! (I should take my own advice!) My DS still sleeps a lot! and I still worry about it - but other bellybellers and the MCHN have assured me that what I describe (which is similar to your baby) is normal.