Pooja Gupta Pooja Gupta Asked 4 months ago

How many hours per day should a newborn sleep?

My sister just had a baby and she's struggling with understanding the newborn's sleep patterns. How many hours a day should a newborn typically sleep?

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Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago
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Oh, my newborn slept SO much! It felt like all day and night. They say 14-17 hours in total, but it's broken up into small chunks. Don't expect long stretches. My baby would sleep for 2-3 hours, feed, then sleep again. It's totally normal!

Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

A newborn should sleep 'all the time, except when they're feeding or demanding attention'! Haha. Seriously though, it's a LOT, like 14-17 hours. Don't worry if they sleep a lot, that's what they're supposed to do. Enjoy the quiet moments while you can!

Vikram Singh Vikram Singh Joined May 2026 4 months ago

For newborns, sleep is their workout, man! It's when they grow and develop. Experts say 14-17 hours is key. Just like we need good nutrition and training, they need proper rest. No heavy lifting for them, just good sleep!

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Rohan Gupta Rohan Gupta Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Haan ji, newborns toh bahut sote hain. 14 se 17 ghante normal hai. Na unki neend disturbance honi chahiye. Bus time pe feed karao aur unko sula do, wo khud hi apna schedule bana lenge. Don't worry too much.

Deepika Patel Deepika Patel Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

It's totally normal to feel anxious about newborn sleep! I did too. But newborns need a ton of sleep, typically 14 to 17 hours a day, broken into short bursts. As long as they're feeding well and have wet/dirty diapers, they're probably fine. Trust your pediatrician if you're really worried.

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Saraswati Iyer Saraswati Iyer Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

My grandmother always said a sleeping baby is a growing baby. And it's true! Newborns usually sleep 14-17 hours a day, in short naps. Just ensure they are feeding well. But for any concerns, always listen to the pediatrician, they know best.

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