However as your baby grows they need those night time feedings less.
Things to help your newborn sleep at night.
If the baby sleeps past the 2 2 5 hour mark i would go ahead and wake the baby up feed him keep him a wake for a bit and then lay him down for another nap.
If you feel the baby truly needs longer naps feel free to increase the nap limit to 2 5 hours.
You can help your baby sleep all night.
Designate a sleep zone.
Newborns sleep 16 or more hours a day but often in stretches of just a few hours at a time.
When she s on the verge of sleep put her down and let her drift off on her own.
Before i get to the 10 tips to help your newborn sleep i thought i should note that it can be dangerous for a new newborn baby just a few weeks old to sleep all night.
Getting your baby to sleep through the night is a common challenge among parents.
Until your child s in a good place sleep wise limit zzz s to one area of the house like the nursery.
Continued put your sleepy baby to bed.
As a newborn babies need to wake every few hours to feed since their tiny tummies aren t big enough to keep them full throughout the night.
No napping wherever baby s heart pleases.
Life is unpredictable but baby s sleep shouldn t be.
Starting when your baby is 6 to 12 weeks old soothe her until she is drowsy.
No dozing off in mom s arms or the stroller.
Breaking up sleep during the day will help your newborn baby sleep better at night.