Posted by Jacques on Oct 6, 2008 in Parenting, You and your baby | 0 comments
Newborn babies spend most of their time sleeping and feeding and on top of this they can’t distinguish between night and day. And, Yes it is natural to worry while they are asleep, just follow they guidelines and tuck them to bed on their back – which is safer.
Your newborn will seek the amount of sleep their bodies requires. He or she will fall asleep when their body tells them to “clock out” and awake when they are “charged” Newborn babies sleep on average 16 hours a day, so this is normal. 😉 The time your baby sleep depends on their weight and feeding requirements. All babies are different. The more they will feed the less they will sleep and some babies find it hard to settle down and will need extra comfort to get them to sleep.
During the next few months you might consider sleeping close to your newborn baby, at least because they will need to be fed often. Some parents, like we were, decided on using a camping cot(crib/carrycot) next to our bed. Many other cultures prefer having their babies in bed with them. Close contact not only feels wonderful, but also decrease the feeling of anxiety about your baby’s well being and night feeds, especially when breastfeeding are less disruptive.
Sweet Dreams “The newest member of your family will spend the most of his/her time sleeping”