In the first year of life, the child needs special care. Do not forget that the baby can not answer questions about his health and complain of malaise. For this reason, parents should carefully monitor how the baby behaves. The main criteria for assessing the condition of the infant are the duration of sleep and appetite. How much should a newborn sleep immediately after birth, as well as in all subsequent months?
Norms of the first half of the year
When the baby is just born, the first few days he sleeps almost constantly, waking up only to eat, or feeling some discomfort - for example, if he is hot or cold. The whole first month passes in approximately the same way, because at this time the baby’s body adapts to new conditions.
How much should a newborn sleep per day at this age? In the first
month, the baby can sleep up to 19 hours. Do not forget that the baby wakes up every few hours from hunger. During wakefulness, hygiene procedures should be carried out and communicate with the baby. Gradually, the baby begins to sleep less and less - in two months the duration of daily sleep is only about 16 hours. As they grow older, wakeful periods increase, the baby begins to be interested in toys and the surrounding space.
When to think about the mode?
Of course, immediately after the birth of the baby it is too early to talk about the regime. But as the child grows older, it is important to observe the duration of night sleep. How much should a newborn baby and infant sleep in the first six months of life? Your task is to gradually lengthen the interval between night feedings, and then completely abandon them. As early as six months, the baby can sleep 11 hours at night. There are frequent cases when infants confuse the time of day. To prevent such a violation, try to play and conduct developmental activities with the baby during the day, at night get up only to feed the baby, and then lull him again.
How much should a newborn sleep? How to organize the daily routine?
For young children, constant rituals are very important. Before going to bed, you can
bathe a baby, read fairy tales to him or turn on a specific melody. Awakening should also begin with some specific course of action. Already in 2-3 months you can begin to do the baby massage or gymnastics. Do not forget about educational games and activities. Remember that all the rules regarding how much a newborn should sleep are purely individual. Differences in the mode for 1-2 hours (it does not matter, plus or minus) are quite acceptable. There are often cases when the baby does not sleep well under special circumstances, for example, if his stomach hurts or his teeth are cut. If you notice problems with sleep in the baby, try to identify their cause and eliminate it. Consult a doctor if necessary. You can also rely on your own observations - you don’t need to know everything about newborns, but over time you will begin to feel your baby and understand it without words. Some children fall asleep with motion sickness, while others only need to lie down next to their mother, and still others require only absolute silence. Try laying your baby in different ways and very soon you will notice that problems with the daily routine are a thing of the past.