Is it normal for newborns to sleep all day?
My friend just delivered, and her baby is constantly sleeping. She's a first-time mom and a bit anxious about it. Is it normal for newborns to sleep all day, or should she be calling the doctor?
My friend just delivered, and her baby is constantly sleeping. She's a first-time mom and a bit anxious about it. Is it normal for newborns to sleep all day, or should she be calling the doctor?
Yes, sleeping 16-18 hours a day is completely normal for newborns. Just ensure they wake up for feeds.
I totally get it, when you are a new parent, every single thing they do makes you super worried. It is completely normal for them to sleep almost the whole day, so please try to rest as well.
While it is usually normal, if your newborn is too lethargic to wake up for feeds or seems completely floppy, please get them checked immediately. My baby had jaundice and that's why he was sleeping too much.
We raised three kids and they all slept like logs in the first month. Don't worry at all, their little bodies are just resting to grow bigger. Enjoy this quiet phase.
Yes, totally normal! 🌸 They are just tiny sleeping beauties at this stage. Make sure to feed them every 3 hours and take lots of pictures! 💕
Just like muscle recovery needs heavy sleep, babies grow their brain and body while sleeping. As long as they get their milk sessions, it's all good.
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Enjoy it while it lasts! In a few months, they will stay awake all night and make you sleep-deprived. Sleeping all day is exactly what newborns do.
Yes, my daughter slept 17 hours a day in her first few weeks. Just track their wet diapers and weight gain—if those are normal, they are getting enough milk and sleep is fine.
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