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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]That's a lot of sleep!  I could see how it would be annoying trying to plan around a 4 hour nap.  My 2 year old sleeps 11-12 hours a night and naps 1-2 hours during the day.  Have you talked to your ped?  Does your child have healthy iron levels.
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We talked to the Pediatrician at his 18 month check up sincs DS was still taking 2 naps a day at that point which we know was a little unusual. We also asked about his iron levels- which were fine.  He's always slept for about 16-17 hours a day. I am guessing my in-laws expected him to start needing less sleep?

I've always required a great deal of sleep so I don't find it unusual that DS does as well. [/quote]

So he is only awake for 7 to 8 hours a day at age 2 1/2. My kids were awake for around 11 to 12 hours a day at that age. It so interesting that he is getting 28 hours a week less of time to experience life. That's 100 hours a month. It is probably nothing but I would ask your pediatrician the question using hours awake. "Is it ok he is only awake for 7 to 8 hours a day?"[/quote]

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