by Elle L.
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November 19, 2008

Are my kids normal??????????

January 27, 2009 01:11 PM EST
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It seems lately my kids are not sleeping, it wouldn't concern me so much but they are all three at different stages in their development. I have a big boy, a preschooler, and a toddler. They get up around 6am and they do not go back to sleep all day, until bedtime around 8pm. I know it is not harming them developmentally they are still growing, and seem energetic, they wake up happy and don't get crabby until right before bedtime. My husband thinks it could just be because the weather, and once it warms up and they start running around more they will start to tucker themselves out again. I just worry their little bodies aren't getting enough rest. Does anyone else have this issue with their kids?

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Comments: 25

anne ( way 2 crazy of a life ) c. Jan 27, 2009, 1:13pm EST
my son who is a preschooler does the same thing, I have always been told that as long as they get 12 hours a night they are okay
Lee P. Jan 27, 2009, 1:13pm EST
It sounds like they are getting enought sleep. Not to worry, nature will set the pace for them. Sometime diet is a factor, no soda pop before bedtime.
DesertDarlene L. Jan 27, 2009, 1:16pm EST
I've noticed that children between 2 and 5 seem to go through that stage where they're a ball of energy all day. Older children are usually up all day anyway. That's just what I observed. So, I don't think it's abnormal. They sound like they get a good amount of sleep.
Laurie R. Jan 27, 2009, 1:17pm EST
My daughter is 5 and doesn't want to go to bed easily any winter. She doesn't get enough exercise. It is too confining in the house and as cold as it has been, that put her into an asthma attack last week. I think if they are energetic kids to start with, unless they have enough room to really get moving, they still have energy to expend at the end of the day.
Debby O. Jan 27, 2009, 1:18pm EST
I think your husband is right. Boy do I remember those days! My son would wake up ready to play between 4:30 - 6:00 and go all day! I used to ask him if he would at least wait until the sun woke up! LOL
ashley a. Jan 27, 2009, 1:21pm EST
My son has started sleeping less too. He is 14mo old and use to take 2 naps a day one in the morning that lasted at least an hr and one in the afternoon that lasted 2hrs. Now he takes one nap and its about 45mins-1hr:(
Dana W. Jan 27, 2009, 1:21pm EST
Take it from a mom of two girls who hardly sleep... he is ok if he gets tired he will crash on his own. If he gets crabbier faster or starts to act out then yes he is need more sleep.
Elle L. Jan 27, 2009, 1:21pm EST
LOL Debby, that is what my youngest two wake up saying "is the sun up yet momma?!"
Donna S. Jan 27, 2009, 1:34pm EST
What's normal when it comes to kids?
Tamara L~will view, may comment~ S. Jan 27, 2009, 1:45pm EST
It sounds normal to me. My kids get less.
Amy Ostrander Jan 27, 2009, 1:49pm EST
8pm- 6am is pretty normal! I'd be happy if my son (3 years old) was on that schedule! My son would wake up at 5am and stay up all day til after 1am. His neurologist found his body wasn't producing Melatonin. He's on a melatonin supplement now and it's starting to help.
.* Sandi * Jan 27, 2009, 2:19pm EST
yea the weather and not getitng outside to vent their energy
Sandy C. Jan 27, 2009, 2:53pm EST
That is 10 hours of sleep. I am sure that is enough.
Qpon Lady Jan 27, 2009, 5:01pm EST
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Qpon Lady Jan 27, 2009, 5:04pm EST
10 hours is good. I wish I could sleep that much. lol

My toddler is not and never has been a good sleeper. She sleeps probably 10 to 12 hours per day, but it is broken into smaller segments. I have had the hardest time getting her to sleep all night. My oldest daughter was not this way. My 15 yr would sleep all day if you let him. My 13 yr old wakes up early no matter when he goes to sleep at night. All kids are different.
kimberly g. Jan 27, 2009, 8:34pm EST
I think when they are tired they will sleep.
Debra H. Jan 28, 2009, 12:37am EST
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Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Jan 29, 2009, 8:53pm EST
They are fine. I don't understand why people worry so much about "bedtimes." I never had one, and I did fine.

Some people need a lot of sleep; some need very little. How much one needs changes throughout one's lifetime.
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Jan 30, 2009, 8:12pm EST
In the winter time kids get less exercise, this no being tired around the normal time it is to sleep. I know fresh air seems to help my kids sleep easier. During the week they get home so late from school, after dinner , homework and bath. There is no time to play. So, 9 oclock bedtime gets drug out later.
Gene P. Feb 1, 2009, 4:32pm EST
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Tamara L~will view, may comment~ S. Feb 9, 2009, 8:52pm EST
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Jennifer B. Feb 9, 2009, 9:13pm EST
I think your husband is right and they are perfectly normal.
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Amanda Nuckoles Feb 10, 2009, 8:33pm EST
They sound perfectly normal to me. My oldest two are 6 and 3 and they get about that much. My 3 year old often, takes a nap during the day, but not always. However, she is one that will tell you in a heartbeat when she is ready to go to sleep -- even if it is in the middle of supper. lol
Amy just hangin' out M. Feb 15, 2009, 2:46pm EST
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Monica H. Mar 26, 2009, 12:08am EDT
My daughter is five and my son is almost three. They will barely take naps anymore. They usually go to bed around 8 and will sleep all the way until the next morning. They wear themselves out and then sleep really good at night. It works for us.

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