I have been fretting about Jayden going to bed so early - since the time change he has been going down at 6:00. Of course I start blaming PWS thinking that is why he sleeps so much. Well, I did a quick google search to see just how much sleep a 20 month old should get and I found some interesting information. Apparently, according to Dr. Sears, babies ages 6 to 24 months need a total of 12 to 14 hours of sleep a day. That is nuts! I guess it isn't unreasonable that Jayden is trying to get 12 (6pm to 6am). He also naps for about 2 hours total during the day. That puts him within the normal range. I shall worry no more. The boy needs his sleep (as do I!!)
Here is the link to Dr Sears: http://www.askdrsears.com/html/7/T071100.asp#T071121
This is one of those things I learned from having a typical baby first! Kids need an awful lot of sleep! Dean seems to have missed that memo... well, Cole too. Oh well. :)
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