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My son is 5 months old and he sleeps up to 4 hours during the day and then again all night. is that too much sleep for him?

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No: The average 5 mo old is expected to sleep 14-16 hours per 24 hr period.

Dr Diamond agreed

Answered 7/3/2013

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