Reply To: Baby has a cold – keep morning wake time or let baby sleep?

[Emma H]

Hi Lauren,

I’m really sorry to hear that your little one is feeling under the weather with a cold. I hope she starts to feel better very soon.

When she’s not feeling her best, it’s perfectly okay to let her sleep in beyond her usual wake-up time. Sleep is so important for healing, and her body will naturally get the rest it needs to fight off the illness.

Once she’s up, you can adjust the day’s schedule from there. A little extra sleep won’t disrupt her routine too much, and it will likely help her bounce back faster.

Take it easy for the next few days, and once she’s on the mend, you can gradually ease back into her regular routine.

Wishing her a speedy recovery!

Emma