Do babies sleep more during growth spurts?
My 4-month-old has suddenly started sleeping for much longer stretches, especially during the day. I'm also noticing he's grown quite a bit. Is it true that babies sleep more during growth spurts?
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8 months ago
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I used to feel so overwhelmed and anxious when my baby suddenly started sleeping for hours longer than usual, worrying if something was wrong. But I learned that during growth spurts, their bodies need that extra sleep to grow. It is completely normal, so please try to rest while they sleep.
8 months ago
Haan, bilkul! Growth spurt ke time bache thoda extra soote hain na, kyunki unki body badh rahi hoti hai. Aap bilkul chinta mat karo, unhe acche se aaram karne do.
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7 months ago
Yes, sleep is when nature does its beautiful work of building their tiny bodies. Just keep a positive mind and let your little one rest as much as they need during these growth phases.
6 months ago
My mother always told us that babies grow while they sleep, and our pediatrician confirmed this is medically true during growth spurts. The growth hormone is actually released more during deep sleep. Just make sure they are feeding well when they wake up.
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I track my baby's sleep and feeding patterns on an app, and during growth spurts, her sleep duration definitely goes up by 2 to 3 hours a day. Growing takes a lot of metabolic energy, so extra sleep is their body's natural response.