My 5 week old baby is hardly sleeping. Either she is in half sleep or not sleeping most of the time. She sleeps for an average of 5 hrs a day and 3 hrs at night. Should I see a doctor for this?
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No, don't worry new born babies will not be in hard sleep and will seem to be having a nap, don't panic if there is any unreasonable crying then consult a doctor otherwise no need to worry.
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Sleeping patterns vary with each child and gradually evolve over the first year. Sleep habits are influenced by the baby's temperament and feeling of being well fed and the parent's response to waking episodes. By the third or fourth month, most babies sleep for their longest period (up to 7 to 8 hours) during the night and develop set nap times. Periods of murmuring and restlessness every 50 to 60 minutes are a normal part of the baby sleep cycle. These periods are known as "active sleep. The restlessness usually lasts a few minutes, and if babies are left alone, they usually fall back to sleep. The sleep cycles include: Drowsy sleep, Quiet, or deep sleep, Active, or light, sleep. At first, babies often sleep through loud noises. But, at about 3 to 4 months of age, many babies become easily disturbed by noises like the phone ringing or a dog barking. By 9 months of age and into the second year of life, it can be hard for some babies to let go of the excitement of the day. Also at this age, many babies want to exert control over their actions. Because of these things, your baby may resist going to sleep at the times you want. Between 3 and 6 months, many babies will start sleeping at night. Your baby won't be sleeping 10 to 12 hours at a time, but you will get a longer uninterrupted stretch after a night feeding. Don’t worry if your baby is 4 months old and still isn’t sleeping that long. You can help her along by letting her sleep at night, not waking her to feed, and by keeping things dark and quiet. Save the exciting, fun things until daytime. Some tips for baby to start sleeping through the night: Keep it dark and quiet, and have a routine every evening that consists of quiet time -- maybe a bath, reading a book, or cleaning gums or teeth. Get her calm and drowsy before putting her in her crib. Be consistent: Put her down the same way each time. Make sure to place her on her back for safety. The goal is to put your baby in her bed drowsy. If she’s falling asleep too soon, start your calming, quiet routine sooner. When your baby wakes in the night, wait a few minutes before checking in to see if she can fall back to sleep on her own. If she keeps crying, look in on her, but don't pick her up or turn on the light right away. If your baby continues to fuss and cry, she may be hungry or need a diaper change. Hope this answers your query. Your feedback and recommendation matters. Thank-you.
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If growth of baby is fine ,active alert and playful then it's okie to have these kind a sleep cycle provided they are not remaining hungry.
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No some babies are like this and if he feeds well and plays with hands ther is nothing to worry
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