Question
Why does a 48-day-old baby sleep so much, falling asleep after eating and playing until 12 AM every night for four days? The baby’s father is worried about the baby sleeping backwards and being hard to wake up when they finally fall asleep.
Answer
Newborns tend to sleep for longer periods, with most of their time spent in slumber. However, individual differences in sleep patterns among children are significant; some sleep more while others sleep less. For a 48-day-old baby, the normal daily sleep time should be around 14 to 16 hours. Babies usually cry for milk when they are hungry. Don’t worry. If a child has less sleep and shows signs of crying, restlessness, or unease, it is advisable to take the child to the hospital to check if discomfort is the cause.