Can a newborn sleep too much?

Sleeping a lot is normal for a baby's recovery and growth, just like rest is for adults. But newborn babies have tiny stomachs, so they need to feed regularly. Make sure you wake them up for feeding if they sleep past 3-4 hours.

From what I have learned, sleeping is completely normal for a newborn. But if they are so sleepy that they won't wake up to feed at all or seem very lethargic, it is best to check with your pediatrician just to be sure.

Newborns are sleep machines, so 16-17 hours is normal. But don't let them sleep continuously without feeding. Wake them up every 3 hours, feed them, and then let them sleep again. Simple.

A newborn's body is adjusting to this big new world, so they need plenty of peaceful rest. But their small bodies also need regular nourishment. Gently massage their feet to wake them up for feeding if they sleep too long.

I panicked so much when my baby slept for 5 hours straight in the first week! The doctor reassured me that sleeping a lot is normal, but advised me to wake him up for feeds until he regained his birth weight. It gets easier, don't worry.