How Do You Break A Newborn Baby Out Of Sleeping Habits?
Newborn babies can sleep up to 16 hours per day. (See Reference 1) Typically a baby will take several naps that can range from two to four hours in length. Unfortunately, the sleep habits of your newborn may conflict with your schedule and cause you to be unable to get any rest. If you would like to attempt to change a newborn baby’s sleeping habits, there are several steps you can take. Determine when you’d like your baby to take his longest “nap”. Most (but not all) babies take several small naps and one long nap per day. The longer nap typically lasts four to six hours, and the shorter nap lasts about two to four hours. Knowing when you’d like the baby to take her longest nap (presumably during the night) will help with the next step. Establish a routine for your newborn. Newborns need to eat every two hours. By waking your newborn every two hours for feeding, you will not only meet his dietary needs, but you will also encourage him to reserve the long nap for the hours you have det
