{"id":19952,"date":"2026-01-19T12:02:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T06:32:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devikapuram.com\/?p=19952"},"modified":"2026-05-14T10:17:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T04:47:59","slug":"sleep-and-your-newborn-parent-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/?p=19952","title":{"rendered":"Sleep and Your Newborn: What Parents Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” width=”100%” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Newborns do not yet understand the difference between day and night. They sleep in short cycles throughout the day and night because their small stomachs need\u00a0frequent feeding<\/strong>. Waking every few hours is completely normal during the first weeks.<\/p>\n

How Much Should Newborns Sleep?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most newborns sleep around\u00a014-17 hours in 24 hours<\/strong>, sometimes more. Breastfed babies usually feed every\u00a02-3 hours<\/strong>, while formula-fed babies may feed every\u00a03-4 hours<\/strong>. Until your baby shows healthy weight gain, they may need to be gently awakened for feeds.<\/p>\n

Safe Sleeping Practices<\/strong><\/p>\n

Creating a safe sleep environment is essential to reduce the risk of sleep-related complications.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Always place your baby\u00a0on their back<\/strong>\u00a0to sleep
\n\u2013 Use a\u00a0firm, flat mattress<\/strong>\u00a0with a fitted sheet
\n\u2013 Keep the crib\u00a0free of pillows, blankets, toys, and bumpers<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Avoid bed-sharing; instead, practice\u00a0room-sharing without sharing the bed<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Keep the room\u00a0cool, quiet, and smoke-free<\/strong><\/p>\n

Helping Your Baby Sleep Better<\/strong><\/p>\n

It may take weeks for babies to adjust to a routine. During nighttime feedings, keep lights dim and avoid stimulation. Let your baby fall asleep in the crib when possible so they learn that it is a place for rest.<\/p>\n

Gentle rocking, cuddling, and swaddling can help soothe newborns. However, swaddling should be stopped once your baby starts trying to roll over.<\/p>\n

When to Contact a Doctor<\/strong><\/p>\n

If your baby has\u00a0unusual sleep patterns, feeding difficulties, extreme fussiness, or poor weight gain<\/strong>, it is important to speak with a healthcare professional.<\/p>\n

Disclaimer:<\/strong>
\nThis information is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Every baby develops differently. Always consult a\u00a0qualified pediatrician or healthcare provider<\/strong>\u00a0for personalized guidance regarding your newborn\u2019s sleep and health.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Newborns do not yet understand the difference between day and night. They sleep in short cycles throughout the day and night because their small stomachs need\u00a0frequent feeding. Waking every few hours is completely normal during the first weeks. How Much Should Newborns Sleep? Most newborns sleep around\u00a014-17 hours in 24 hours, sometimes more. Breastfed babies […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19953,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Newborns do not yet understand the difference between day and night. They sleep in short cycles throughout the day and night because their small stomachs need\u00a0frequent feeding<\/strong>. Waking every few hours is completely normal during the first weeks.\n\nHow Much Should Newborns Sleep?<\/strong>\n\nMost newborns sleep around\u00a014-17 hours in 24 hours<\/strong>, sometimes more. Breastfed babies usually feed every\u00a02-3 hours<\/strong>, while formula-fed babies may feed every\u00a03-4 hours<\/strong>. Until your baby shows healthy weight gain, they may need to be gently awakened for feeds.\n\nSafe Sleeping Practices<\/strong>\n\nCreating a safe sleep environment is essential to reduce the risk of sleep-related complications.\n\n\u2013 Always place your baby\u00a0on their back<\/strong>\u00a0to sleep\n\u2013 Use a\u00a0firm, flat mattress<\/strong>\u00a0with a fitted sheet\n\u2013 Keep the crib\u00a0free of pillows, blankets, toys, and bumpers<\/strong>\n\u2013 Avoid bed-sharing; instead, practice\u00a0room-sharing without sharing the bed<\/strong>\n\u2013 Keep the room\u00a0cool, quiet, and smoke-free<\/strong>\n\nHelping Your Baby Sleep Better<\/strong>\n\nIt may take weeks for babies to adjust to a routine. During nighttime feedings, keep lights dim and avoid stimulation. Let your baby fall asleep in the crib when possible so they learn that it is a place for rest.\n\nGentle rocking, cuddling, and swaddling can help soothe newborns. However, swaddling should be stopped once your baby starts trying to roll over.\n\nWhen to Contact a Doctor<\/strong>\n\nIf your baby has\u00a0unusual sleep patterns, feeding difficulties, extreme fussiness, or poor weight gain<\/strong>, it is important to speak with a healthcare professional.\n\nDisclaimer:<\/strong>\nThis information is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Every baby develops differently. Always consult a\u00a0qualified pediatrician or healthcare provider<\/strong>\u00a0for personalized guidance regarding your newborn\u2019s sleep and health.","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[26,2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19952","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-news","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19952","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=19952"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19952\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30983,"href":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19952\/revisions\/30983"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/19953"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=19952"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=19952"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=19952"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}