Newborn Sleep Patterns: The First 3 Months
Newborns sleep 14–17 hours a day in short bursts around the clock, with no distinction between day and night. Frequent waking is normal and protective, driven by tiny stomachs and immature sleep cycles. Parents can support healthy sleep by following safe sleep guidelines, learning baby’s cues, and establishing gentle rhythms. Contact a doctor if breathing pauses, extreme lethargy, or feeding difficulties occur.