You may hear that it seems like newborns never sleep. Actually though, they sleep quite a lot. New parents, even...
You may hear that it seems like newborns never sleep. Actually though, they sleep quite a lot. New parents, even those who sleep when their baby sleeps may still feel extra tired because becoming a parent is a major adjustment and it's trying, both physically and mentally. Plus just because a newborn sleeps often, their patterns are wacky, so they may not be sleeping when you're used to sleeping.
- Sleep or relax when your baby does.
- Get help and support so that you have a chance to sleep uninterrupted.
- Don't wake your baby up to feed him unless your pediatrician has a specific reason why you should. If your baby is hungry he'll wake up. Halting his sleep will only make him cranky.