FTM question/concern!

[babyw15]

so my little guy will be 11 weeks tomorrow. He is in his crib at night and will sleep from about 8-10 hours a night.  No MOTN feeds anymore (FF).  My question is. He is not sleeping during the day and is eating 32-40 oz while awake.  Is this normal?  My first thought was growth spurt but he doesn't always fuss/cry when put down he just won't sleep.  He weighs 11 pounds now.  Thanks for the help I am just concerned 

[BabyStandish]

What was his birth weight?

[babyw15]

BabyStandish, he was 6 pounds even. 

[krissy]

All babies should be sleeping during the day. I understand at this age they really shouldn't be awake more than 2 or so hours at a time. He might be over tired and not able to sleep if he misses the window. Most babies at this age take 3-4 naps a day. Watch for the signs of being tired- eye rub, long blinks, eye rolling, fussing and do whatever your normal routine is for getting him down for a nap.

I'm BF this LO but FF my first one. I thought the pedi told me no more than 30 oz total a day, but that was 2 years ago so I would ask the dr.

Good luck!!

[shannjohnston]

Firstly, "normal" is very subjective. I'm sure if you polled everyone here, we'd all have very different numbers.
That said, the average 3 month old baby sleeps 15 hours of a 24 hour day. Usually that's broken up into 2 or 3 days time naps of 1-2 hours a piece, and the rest (8-12 hours) at night. Also, the average 3 month old drinks about 25oz over 24 hours.

[babyw15]

shannjohnston, I agree with the "normal" I don't know why I used that word. Sorry ? also I have to say when he is with me he sleeps 1-2 hours in the AM and 1-2 hours around 2/3 in the afternoon then bed between 8/9. He is having the sleeping during the day trouble when he is with my mother in law. So maybe it is just the transition and being away from mommy and daddy. Thanks for all the help!

[Deleted]

I was told no more than 30oz a day. My LO takes between 20-30oz per day depending on the day and his mood. He's FF as well and will sleep 8:30p-6a with 1 bottle in there and maybe take 1 or 2 30 minute naps throughout the day. Is it normal? Probably not, the pedi had no issue with it. He can't sleep with light for some reason so we make due as we can

[emmyg65]

Have you talked to your MIL about prioritizing sleep and developing a nap routine? Some transition time is normal, but he really does need to be sleeping during the day for his growth and development and so he's not fussy at night.

[grommom]

Mar 24, 2015 8:36:05 GMT -5 @happywigglecmb said:

I was told no more than 30oz a day. My LO takes between 20-30oz per day depending on the day and his mood. He's FF as well and will sleep 8:30p-6a with 1 bottle in there and maybe take 1 or 2 30 minute naps throughout the day. Is it normal? Probably not, the pedi had no issue with it. He can't sleep with light for some reason so we make due as we can

Have you tried room darkening curtains? My sister swears by them and her daughter was a great sleeper and napper

[kcrus]

I have had four kids, all cruddy nappers. That being said, I find this LO sleeps better in a dark room with her noise machine. Also, I notice when I leave her with someone else (my mom, my husband, my stepdad), their first inclination when she is fussy is to feed her. She then gets too full and really gassy and fussy (she's EBF). Maybe your MIL is feeding your LO rather than responding to his cues for a nap? It's a tough one. They are still figuring themselves out and I agree, there is no normal. My oldest NEVER napped and didn't sleep through the night until she was 4. My boys slept like rocks at night with minimal naps and this LO is sort of a combo of them all. Every baby is different.