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Baby 2 was the same way! She got less sleepy around 4 months.

My DS was like that up until about 3 months old. He slept all the time. He's 7 months now and can go 2-3 hours between naps and is meeting his milestones just fine. I think some babies just like extra sleep.

I don't envy you the crying part, but I wish my LO slept half as much as yours...it's like she didn't get the memo that babies are supposed to sleep a lot, and she'll stay awake for 4-5 hours with like a 15 minute catnap in the middle. Of course, she gets overtired and crabby, but no matter what we do, if she doesn't want to sleep, she will. not. sleep. So, I don't know the answer to your question, but I think more sleep is probably better than less, for both mama and baby.

@Rainbow Sprinkles: Im sure I heard somewhere that sleep is good for brain development E was a super sleepy little girl too. I would take it as a blessing!

I don't think there is a such thing as too much sleep,as long as she's eating enough. Some babies just need more sleep.

@Rainbow Sprinkles: S has always slept a lot. I can't remember exactly what she was doing at 8wks, but at 4mths she is still sleeping 17-18hrs in a 24hr period. I have friends whose babies barely nap during the day and I much prefer it this way...it feels like an easier transition into motherhood because I still get hours to myself during the day.