Question
How many hours should a newborn sleep? Why is my baby’s sleep less than the standard, and why does he or she have night terrors?
Answer
If the baby is overly energetic before bedtime, it is appropriate to increase their daytime activities slightly to make them feel tired. Keep the environment calm before bedtime and avoid excessive excitement. In terms of diet, avoid eating too much or too little before bed. Additionally, do not give toys before bedtime to prevent delays in falling asleep. For infants who wake up in the middle of the night, if necessary, you can feed them breast milk or formula to help them fall back asleep. As they grow older, this middle-of-the-night feeding habit will gradually disappear.