Help!

Ladies... I need your thoughts and opinions.
My little boy woke up at 7 today. He was a little grumpy and did 2 big poos but we played a bit. I could tell he was tired so asked him if he wanted a sleep and he said 'yeah' (although he says yeah to everything) I put him down at 9.30 and he's still asleep now... at 11.30am. Should I wake him or jist let him sleep? It's very odd as yes been having 1 nap a day recently. Do you think this is a sign he could be ill? He does also have 2 teeth coming through. Not sure if I wake him and then could squeeze in a small nap later, or let him sleep an then go with it for the rest of the day! What woild you do? x

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If it was my little one I’d wake just because he’d be awake all night if he had a long nap 😅

Depends on baby. My girl has always been a high sleep needs baby. Even if she napped 4 hours in a day she would still sleep 12-14 hours at night. I wouldn’t wake her if it were my baby as I know she wouldn’t keep me up at night. If yours does then wake them.

It could be they are coming down with something or teething, or just having a tired day. Perhaps going through a leap and developing a new skill.

Thank you. He's a pretty good sleeper but just thought it was odd he had only been awake 2 hrs and then slept for 3! Hopefully he sleeps well tonight do they sleep more generally when teething? He's also starting to walk so learning a lot!

Mine always sleeps more when teething but fitfully, so keeps waking. Probably why she sleeps more as she’s not sleeping deeply. Hope the slept?

It’s usually a sign he’s about to hit a developmental milestone or have a growth spurt. Their naps are sporadic until about 3. It’s just when you’re getting into the routine yourself, they decide they’re over it and doing something else 😂

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