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2 month baby sleep
Baby is 2 month 10 days old. Baby had good sleep pattern but for past 3 days the sleep has been disturbed and at night sleeps around 11 or 1 am and then sleeps for about 7-8 hrs with feeds in between. But in Daytime, overall sleep has been reduced to 4-5 hrs. That's also as very short naps like 15 -30 mins sometimes around 1-2 hrs. Baby is well fed, with good urine and stool output. She is active in wake time and only cries when she is unattended and during nights around 8 or 9 pm for the sleep. We have tried dim light and routine sleep place. Her pattern has been changed drastically.
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This pattern is quite common at this age and usually not a concern. Around 2–3 months, babies often start having longer night sleep stretches and shorter daytime naps.
In your baby’s case:
• Night sleep of 7–8 hours (with feeds) is actually good
• Daytime sleep becoming shorter (4–5 hours total) is acceptable
• Short naps (15–30 min) are common at this stage
Likely reasons for recent change:
• Developmental changes / growth spurt
• Day–night rhythm maturing
• Increased alertness in daytime
Next Steps
• Keep consistent sleep routine (same time, same place)
• Ensure baby is not overtired (try putting to sleep earlier if cranky)
• Maintain day–night difference (bright daytime, dim night)
• Don’t worry too much about short naps
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Visit physically to nearby pediatrician
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Sleep pattern keeps changing every few weeks. This can be considered as normal. If her weight, height, head size, development etc are all ok, nothing to worry about. This pattern will change in some time
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Dr. Keerthana Sarapu
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2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Take in person consultation
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Don't worry it's normal
For 2months 10 days old baby the sleep pattern won't develop.
It keeps changing every 1 month but it's normal if your accepting feeds well
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
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It is common for a 2-month-old's sleep to change as they become more alert and their internal clock develops. This shift often stems from a developmental "leap," a growth spurt, or an emerging need for more structured wake windows. Since she is active, feeding well, and has normal output, this is likely a temporary phase rather than a medical concern. Try to monitor her wake windows to prevent over-tiredness and continue your calming nighttime routine to help her adjust. If she develops a fever, shows signs of pain, or stops feeding well, please consult
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