Question
My newborn is one month old, and they don’t take many naps during the afternoon, but they don’t cry or fuss either, and they are very alert all day. Should a newborn eat and sleep, or sleep and eat? Is this situation normal?
Answer
If a newborn is only one month old and doesn’t take a nap in the afternoon, even though they don’t cry or fuss and are very alert all day, this may not seem entirely normal. Typically, infants spend most of their time eating, sleeping, and occasionally crying or urinating. If the baby doesn’t take a nap, it could be due to not being fed enough, indigestion, or simply being active during their normal wakeful period. It’s recommended to adjust the baby’s sleep and feeding schedule.