Newborns wake frequently to feed because they have tiny tummies. Your newborn might go straight back to sleep after feeding or they might stay awake long enough for a short play. Some stay awake and alert longer. Newborns sleep during the day and night. Newborn play might just be a quiet cuddle or some time stretching out and kicking on a blanket.
You might find that minutes of play is enough for your newborn. You can increase playtime as your baby gets older and stays awake for longer. During active sleep , newborns move around a lot and make noises. They can be woken easily during active sleep. During quiet sleep , newborns are still. Your baby is not on any kind of schedule, at least not yet.
By 4 months, some babies will sleep for about five to six hours at a stretch. You can start sleep training your baby when she's 4 to 6 months old. Before that happens, try organizing your days around her sleep and wake patterns, which can help her put in longer stretches of quality sleep. Here are the top sleep problems for babies in this age range and tips for how to solve them:. Right after birth, babies lose up to 10 percent of their body weight and need to quickly regain it.
By 4 to 6 months, babies have generally doubled their weight, tripling it by their first birthday. Keep in mind that while infants feed frequently, they usually consume tiny amounts, as little an ounce or two at a time. Portions and sleep times will both increase as your baby gets older. By the time they're 5 months old, about half of babies will be more or less sleeping on their parents' schedule, while the other half will still be up too early, fighting sleep or waking more often in the middle of the night, according to the AAP.
In other words, topsy-turvy sleep patterns might be your norm for a while. In the meantime, you might need to temporarily adjust your own sleep schedule to get the rest you need.
When your baby is around 3 months old, you can try getting her on a sleep schedule , and when she's between 4 and 6 months old, you can try sleep training if you want to. What to Expect follows strict reporting guidelines and uses only credible sources, such as peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions and highly respected health organizations. Learn how we keep our content accurate and up-to-date by reading our medical review and editorial policy. Some babies sleep much more than others.
Some sleep for long periods, others in short bursts. Some soon sleep through the night, while some don't for a long time. Your baby will have their own pattern of waking and sleeping, and it's unlikely to be the same as other babies you know. If you're breastfeeding, in the early weeks your baby is likely to doze off for short periods during a feed.
Carry on feeding until you think your baby has finished or until they're fully asleep. This is a good opportunity to try to get a bit of rest yourself.
If you're not sleeping at the same time as your baby, don't worry about keeping the house silent while they sleep. It's good to get your baby used to sleeping through a certain amount of noise.
It's a good idea to teach your baby that night-time is different from daytime from the start. During the day, open curtains, play games and don't worry too much about everyday noises when they sleep. For the first 6 months your baby should be in the same room as you when they're asleep, both day and night. Particularly in the early weeks, you may find your baby only falls asleep in your or your partner's arms, or when you're standing by the cot. You can start getting your baby used to going to sleep without you comforting them by putting them down before they fall asleep or when they've just finished a feed.
It may be easier to do this once your baby starts to stay alert more frequently or for longer. Newborn babies will sleep on and off throughout the day and night. It can be helpful to have a pattern, but you can always change the routine to suit your needs.
For example, you could try waking your baby for a feed just before you go to bed in the hope you'll get a long sleep before they wake up again. You may feel ready to introduce a bedtime routine when your baby is around 3 months old.
Getting them into a simple, soothing bedtime routine can be helpful for everyone and help prevent sleeping problems later on. It's also a great opportunity to have one-to-one time with your baby. As your child gets older, it can be helpful to keep to a similar bedtime routine. Too much excitement and stimulation just before bedtime can wake your child up again. Spend some time winding down and doing some calmer activities, like reading.
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