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Do Babies and Toddlers Sleep More When Sick? What’s Normal and When to Let Them Sleep

Last updated: February 5, 2026 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Do babies and toddlers sleep more when sick? Learn what’s normal, when to let your sick child sleep, and when extra sleep could be a concern.