Newborn sleep patterns by week

As the parent of a newborn, you've probably never been more exhausted than you are right now. After a few weeks of round-the-clock feedings, you might feel anxious to establish a sleep routine so you can get a little rest.

The first few weeks with a newborn are overwhelming.

However, trying to establish a sleep schedule is fruitless at this stage.

How long should a newborn sleep without feeding

When it comes to sleep, newborns are all over the map. They sleep for short stretches of time (usually just a few hours), and wake frequently to eat because their stomachs are so small.

Toward the end of the first month, you might notice patterns emerging as a clue to your baby's future sleep habits.

But for now, all you can do is meet your baby's needs, lean on friends and family for support, and grab every minute of rest that presents itself.

(And for more advice from a pediatric sleep doctor about coping with newborn sleep, as well as what you can do to help baby sleep better throughout the first year, check out Baby Sleep 101Opens a new wind

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