Although babies spend most of their time sleeping, the truth is that they don’t sleep for several hours straight because they often wake up to breastfeed. However, after 6 months, the baby can sleep most of the night without waking up.
Some babies sleep more than others and may not even wake up for meals, and it may take about 6 months for the baby to set his or her own circadian rhythm. If the mother suspects the baby sleeps more than normal, it is best to go to the pediatrician to see if there are any problems.
The amount of time your baby spends sleeping depends on age and growth rate:
The number of hours of sleep may vary depending on your baby’s pace of development. Learn more about how long your baby needs to sleep.
The baby may sleep more than normal simply because of its growth rate, at the birth of the first teeth or in rare cases, due to illness, such as jaundice, infections or after certain medical procedures, such as circumcision.
Also, if your baby is very stimulated during the day, he or she can get very tired and fall asleep despite the hunger. If the mother notices that the baby is sleeping too much, make sure the baby has no health problems and take it to the pediatrician.
If your baby doesn’t have health problems, so he or she can sleep at the right times for his or her age, you can try:
If your baby gains weight regularly after a few weeks, but still sleeps a lot, this can be quite normal. The mother should take this time to catch up.