Should I be worried if my newborn sleeps too much?

Should I be worried if my newborn sleeps too much?

Chronic sleepiness, though, can sometimes be a cause for concern. If your newborn is regularly sleeping for more than 17 hours a day and is interfering with her ability to eat at least eight times per day, you should let your pediatrician know. Frequently missing meals could hurt her weight gain and growth.

Can you let a newborn sleep for 5 hours?

The amount of sleep an infant gets at any one stretch of time is mostly ruled by hunger. Newborns will wake up and want to be fed about every three to four hours at first. Do not let your newborn sleep longer than five hours at a time in the first five to six weeks.

Should I wake my 6 week old to feed at night?

I don’t recommend waking babies for nighttime feedings, because you want them to sleep. However, I would suggest you wake them for night feedings in their first couple of weeks if they haven’t yet gained back their birth weight — babies tend to lose 10% of their weight after they’re born.

Is it OK for a 6-week-old to sleep 8 hours?

Most babies this age sleep “through the night,” meaning 6 to 8 hours in a row. It can help to stimulate your baby during the day, keep things calm at night, and have a regular bedtime routine. But every baby is different, so don’t be surprised if your baby sleeps more or less than others.

When should I wake my 6-week-old to feed?

Your 6-week-old baby’s development Newborns up to 3 or 4 months old need 14 to 17 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period, usually waking every two to four hours to eat. Breastfed babies should eat as much as they want at this age, but a general rule of thumb is roughly 24 to 32 ounces of pumped breast milk or formula.

How do you play with a 6 week old baby?

Games for Your 6 Week Old Baby | 0-3 Month Games

1. Mirrors All Around: Take baby around the house. Share your reflection in each mirror.
2. Lap Baby: Soothe baby on your lap.
3. Sing Song: Play on floor with baby while they stay on their tummy.
4. Songs in Motion: Sing a song like “Wheels on the Bus” or “Itsy Bitsy Spider.” Use hand motions to get a reaction out of baby.

What should a 6 week old be doing?

Take a stroll: Most babies love taking a walk, getting some fresh air, and seeing the sights and sounds outside. At 6 weeks old, your baby will still need a stroller with an attached car seat. Use a baby swing: Baby swings are a great way to keep your little one entertained and free up your own arms at home, too.