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Baby is 6 1/2 wks &suddenly sleeping more often deeply not always waking every 2-3 hrs to eat. is this concerning? i've heard it could be growth spurt
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Sleeping: Yay, momma is getting some rest. This is normal for baby to start sleeping longer and not needing to eat through the night. Now is the time to start training baby to sleep longer at night and to take shorter naps in the daytime.
Answered 11/5/2014
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