Is it normal for a 45-day-old baby to sleep less than 12 hours a day?

Patient's question:

Is it normal for my 45-day-old baby to sleep less than 12 hours a day? What should I pay attention to?

Doctor's answer:

The long-term goal of parents is to teach their children to fall asleep on their own even if they wake up at night. Some parents oppose training babies to sleep at night and wake up during the day, but they eventually take some measures because they cannot tolerate the baby's nighttime struggles. Here are some tips on infant sleep. Infant sleep preparation: Infants need sleep, but the nutrition they receive, the stimulation signals, and the parenting style of their parents can affect their sleep habits. A comfortable environment. Infants need their own little world. Parents can place the crib in the room for weeks or even months after the baby is born, but later, the baby needs their own space.

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