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Sleep patterns in babies.
- Article from:
- Clinical Reference Systems
- Article date:
- May 24, 2006
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What is a normal sleep pattern for a baby?
New sleeping patterns are one of the biggest changes caused by a new baby's arrival. New parents can have bleary eyes and sleepless nights. Getting to know your baby's schedule and communication cues takes time. Try not to feel rushed or pressured into having your baby sleep through the night or follow a specific nap schedule.
How long do most babies sleep?
Newborn babies sleep an average of 16 hours a day. Most of the time a new baby sleeps in 3 to 4 hour blocks of time. Sadly, that usually does not match an adult sleeping schedule. At first, babies do not know the difference between day and night. As ...