Long sleep stretch

My two-month-old usually naps for about 1.5–2 hours during the day and sleeps in stretches of up to 3 hours at night. But last night, he slept for 6 hours straight 😳🫠 They say to let a thriving baby sleep, but has anyone else experienced something like this?

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My girl sleeps for 10/11 hours some nights 🫣I just leave her because if I force a bottle into she’ll just be sick, she soon wakes when she needs it. Our babies are also getting a bit older which means they may sleep a bit longer. My girl rarely naps in the day so it can be a nightmare when she gets overtired but that’s normal! I’ve said to my health visitor and she says as long as she’s got enough wet nappies then it shouldn’t be a problem x

My baby boy is doing exactly the same! At first I was worried, but a hungry baby will always wake to feed! Just relax and get some rest yourself!❤️

Thank you Holly! It must be nice to get that stretch of sleep for yourself! Xx I was terrified as it’s the first time he’s done it 🫠😂 once you pray for them to sleep through, and the second they do you panic 😂 somebody save me

My LO will do 6+ stretches and initially was worried! However as long as they’re gaining weight they should be fine! If your little one is hungry they will wake😌 it probably means that your LO is getting enough calories in the day! Enjoy! I know I felt worried at first now it’s nice to get the sleep! X

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