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Is it okay for my 4 month old to take a 4 hour nap ?
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I wouldn't advise it: Infants seldom sleep > 4hrs at a time without waking at least briefly. They are capable of one period of prolonged sleep / 24hr & having a day nap that long could flip the day night pattern. Babies should get their soundest sleep when you try to get yours. I try to limit their day naps to 2hrs in the first month & 3 hours thereafter.
Answered 12/4/2012
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