Patient's question:
Granddaughter is 46 days old today and has recently noticed a bit less deep sleep, often waking up during the day. What kind of help is needed: Unsure how normal it is. How long is considered normal for deep sleep in infants generally?Doctor's answer:
Every newborn's sleep time is different. Generally, after a newborn is born, besides eating, drinking, and elimination, the rest of the time is spent in deep sleep. However, as the child grows older, they gradually become more sensitive to external stimuli. The child will interact with their surroundings and adults, play, and their sleep time will gradually increase. At this age, your child's sleep time is approximately around 15-16 hours.