My 8 month old slept 12+ hours straight last night (usually not more than 8-9) and seems to be heading there tonight. His appetite is there but seems to be eating just a tad less. He's teething but has not acted this way before with his previous teeth. Anyone think he might be getting sick or is this common?
Just let him sleep.
Go by his cues.
Either he is maybe coming down with something, or is gonna hit a growth-spurt.
My son, at growth-spurts, will sleep.... 14 hours straight.
I've noticed with all three of my kids a pattern (that lasted through High School for the oldest two) of cycles of less sleep but bigger appetite, then more sleep, along with a smaller appetite.
Baby sleep patterns change frequently. No worries...be thankful for the extra zzz's you are getting!
It's common, but does get your attention doesnt it? Could turn into a new norm (wouldnt that be nice?) but most likely it will be short lived. Probably a growth spurt. If not a growth spurt you might notice a fever coming on.
It could be anything. He could be getting sick, he could be going through a growth spurt...no telling. I do know that kids that age often change their sleep patterns. My advice is to let him sleep if he seems to be tired. Get some rest too in case he really does get sick...you will surely need it.
I think that is about the time my son started to go to bed at 7pm and would get up at 7am or sometimes later.. Enjoy it.. :)
