Sleep problems in babies
goodtoknow says: Getting your baby to sleep can be a nightmare for many new parents. So remember that you are not alone and it's very unlikely that there's anything seriously wrong with your baby. Newborn babies don't know the different between night and day. They also have very small stomachs which means they often have to be fed every couple of hours. Other reasons for sleeplessness include colic, teething and being too hot or too cold. However, the vast majority of babies do fall into some sort of routine by the time they're three months old
For a full medical explanation of the causes and treatments of sleep problems in babies from patient.co.uk, read on
Sleep problems are incredibly common in babies. But they won't last forever and there's plenty you can do to minimize them and help you and your baby get through the night.
How much do they need?
Most experts agree to the following as a rough guideline
1 week old ? 16.5 hours sleep
1 month ? 15.5. hours sleep
3 months ? 15 hours sleep
6 months ? 14.5 hours sleep
9 months 14 hours sleep
12 months 13.74 hours sleep
Why does it go wrong?
Newborn babies don't know the difference between night and day. Many sleep all day and are then wide awake all night! They also have very small tummies which means they need to be fed every couple of hours, otherwise they will cry with hunger. Other reasons for sleeplessness include over stimulation, feeling slightly uncomfortable or unwell, teething or suffering from colic. Since they can't tell you what's wrong, (except by crying) you need to work it out for yourself by a process of elimination.
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