Is it normal for babies to snore while sleeping? Does it mean she is excessively sleepy?

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Babies usually have narrow airways filled with “bubbly” secretions. Therefore, it is likely for a baby to snore, it is simply the sound produced by the vibrating soft tissues of the airway. It should subside with time as the baby’s airway grows and as the baby learn to swallow excess saliva. Keeping your baby’s nasal passage clear and keeping your baby’s room free of dust could help reduce his/her snoring. If your baby’s snoring appears to worsen with time, you can check with your doctor. It may be helpful to record the sounds made by your baby and pass to your doctor during the checkup. Here’s an informative article on baby’s snoring: http://www.parenting.com/article/ask-dr-sears-baby-snoring

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Yes, is pretty normal and occurs in about 15-25% of infants and it used to be viewed as harmless. But recent research suggests otherwise. Some babies who habitually snore were diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, in which the upper airways repeatedly collapse or partially collapse. This forces the baby to wake up. Other symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea include labored, irregular breathing and restlessness during sleep. http://www.parentingscience.com/baby-sleep-problems.html#sthash.Y98OcPUv.dpuf

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If everyday snoring so bad? Check if tonsil is swollen, my girl is going sleep test as doctor scare she is having not enough of oxygen which will affect her growth too. As she is snoring very badly. Although she is deep sleeper.

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I think it’s normal for babies to snore. But please check if it’s snoring excessively cause it might be because LO nose is blocked. If you’re worried, please bring your child for check up.

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I do agree with the other mummies. It could be seems normal. However, if it happen too frequent, I suggest that you have it check with PD. At least it can help to lessen off the worry.

it is normal but best to inform your gp too. snoring is not simply due to excessive tiredness. it could be due to the secretions in the air way too.

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normal I would say but if it's too loud and happens every nap and bed time maybe you should send baby for a check up.

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Normal. I think my LO go my hubby’s genes! Snore so loud haha 😆 lucky im a deep sleeper.

This is normal! Make sure you check in-case the nose is blocked.