Tom and Jerry are both 6 months old.Tom now sleeps through the night without waking,but Jerry wakes up about once every hour.What can you tell their parents?
A)Tom is developmentally ahead of normal children's sleep patterns,and Jerry is on time.
B)Tom has a developmentally correct sleep pattern,and Jerry is behind the norm.
C)Tom has a developmentally advanced sleep pattern,and Jerry is developmentally behind.
D)Both Tom and Jerry may have appropriate sleep patterns for their age.

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Both Tom and Jerry may have appropriate sleep patterns for their age. Every child is different and may have different sleep patterns. It is not uncommon for babies to wake up several times during the night at 6 months old, while others may sleep through the night. Therefore, it is not appropriate to label Tom's sleep pattern as advanced or normal, and Jerry's sleep pattern as on time or behind. Both Tom and Jerry's sleep patterns may be within the range of what is considered normal for their age.

Tom and Jerry Are Both 6 Months Old