Should you wake your newborn baby to feed?
manchestereveningnews.co.ukGetting your baby into a routine can sometimes seem impossible. The average newborn sleeps anywhere from eight up to 16-18 hours a day during their first two weeks.
They are prone to waking up frequently and rarely sleep more than four hours at a stretch. So when it comes to feeding time , if your baby has finally dropped off, should you be waking them up again?
Most newborns lose weight in the first few days after birth. Until they regain this - usually within one to two weeks after birth - it’s important to feed them frequently. Read more: How much sleep do newborn babies need and how long should they be awake for?
This might mean occasionally waking your baby for a feeding, especially if they sleep for a stretch of more than four hours.
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