Kiran Joshi Kiran Joshi Asked 5 months ago

How long should i let my newborn sleep?

I'm a new mom and my newborn seems to sleep all the time, sometimes for very long stretches. I'm worried if it's too much. How long should I actually let my newborn sleep at one go?

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Kanta Devi Kanta Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Beta, newborns sleep a lot, don't worry. They usually sleep for 2-4 hours, then wake up for feeding. Let them sleep, their bodies are growing. Just make sure they feed well when awake. It's a natural cycle, it gets better after a few months.

Rina Ghosh Rina Ghosh Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

This question used to make me so anxious! I was always worried if I was letting my newborn sleep too much or too little. Generally, they sleep 14-17 hours in a 24-hour cycle, but it's in short bursts. The key is to make sure they wake up for feeds every 2-3 hours, especially in the first few weeks, so they don't get dehydrated. Always trust your instincts too.

Meera Devi Meera Devi Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

A newborn needs much rest to grow, just let them sleep peacefully. But their tiny tummies mean they will wake for milk every few hours, so don't let them go too long without feeding. Trust in the divine plan for their growth, and just take care of them with love.

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Ramesh Gupta Ramesh Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Newborns typically sleep a lot, around 14-17 hours in a 24-hour period, but usually for only 2-4 hours at a time. It's important to wake them for feeds if they haven't fed for 3-4 hours, especially in the first few weeks, to ensure they are well-hydrated and gaining weight. If your baby is excessively sleepy and difficult to rouse, please consult your pediatrician immediately.

Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Newborns are basically tiny sleep-eat-poop machines! Let them sleep as much as they want, but don't let them miss their 'meal' times, usually every 2-3 hours. Otherwise, you'll hear about it, loudly! 😂 It's like they're charging their batteries, don't interrupt it unless necessary.

Rina Malhotra Rina Malhotra Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Oh, the newborn sleep dilemma! It's so normal to be worried about this. The general rule is to let them sleep, but gently wake them every 2-3 hours for feeds, especially if they are very young or not gaining weight well. Your pediatrician will confirm what's best for your baby's specific needs. You're doing great by thinking about it!

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Rajat Verma Rajat Verma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

For newborns, rest is absolutely crucial for their rapid development and growth, like a recovery phase. They typically sleep 14-17 hours a day. However, it's important to wake them for feeds every 2-3 hours initially, ensuring they get enough nourishment for their 'workouts' (growing).

Rajesh Sharma Rajesh Sharma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

With my first, I was so afraid of waking him, I let him sleep for like 5 hours once. My doctor told me off, said newborns NEED to feed frequently. Don't ignore those 2-3 hour feeding windows, even if it means waking them up. Better safe than sorry, always consult your pediatrician.

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