Dr. Kalale Nikhil Nagaraj, Consultant - Paediatrics & Neonatology at Aster RV Hospital, explains newborn sleep patterns. Newborns usually sleep 12-18 hours in a 24-hour cycle, but their sleep is often fragmented into 20-40 minute naps. Babies may be more awake at night and sleep more during the day. Caregivers should rest during the day and stay alert at night. Watch for signs like excessive sleep or difficulty waking the baby for feeds. Consult your doctor if these issues arise.
Newborn sleep patterns
Dr. Nikhil Nagaraj discusses newborn sleep patterns, emphasizing the typical 12-18 hours of sleep, short naps, and key signs to monitor for health concerns.
- Newborns typically sleep 12-18 hours daily.
- They take short naps of 20-40 minutes.
- Babies often wake more at night than during the day.
- Caregivers should rest during the day and stay awake at night.
- Warning signs include excessive sleepiness or inability to wake for feeds.
- Lack of urine output for 6-8 hours is concerning.
- Consult a doctor for any unusual sleep patterns.
