Is it normal for a 4 week old to sleep 6 hours?

A baby occasionally sleeping for longer than usual is not a cause for concern unless there are other symptoms. In general, it is uncommon for a newborn to consistently sleep through feedings or to sleep for longer than 19 hours per day unless they are ill or are having feeding difficulties.
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Can a 4 week old sleep 6 hours?

The amount of sleep an infant gets at any one stretch of time is mostly ruled by hunger. Newborns will wake up and want to be fed about every three to four hours at first. Do not let your newborn sleep longer than five hours at a time in the first five to six weeks.
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Is it OK to let my 4 week old sleep through the night?

Newborns who sleep for longer stretches should be awakened to feed. Wake your baby every 3–4 hours to eat until he or she shows good weight gain, which usually happens within the first couple of weeks. After that, it's OK to let your baby sleep for longer periods of time at night.
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Can a 1 month old go 6 hours without eating?

Newborn babies who are getting formula will likely take about 2–3 ounces every 2–4 hours. Newborns should not go more than about 4–5 hours without feeding.
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How long should a 4 week old sleep at night without eating?

For example, babies of an age range of 0-4 weeks can sleep for 4 stretch hours maximum without any essence of food. 2. In the same way, babies older than 6 months of age start to sleep for longer hours without feedings. Over time, mothers can start to wean their babies from feeding in the middle of the night.
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Sleep Routines for Newborns After 6-8 Weeks



HOW LONG CAN 4 week old go between feedings?

In the first few weeks of life, breastfeeding should be "on demand" (when your baby is hungry), which is about every 1-1/2 to 3 hours. As newborns get older, they'll nurse less often, and may have a more predictable schedule. Some might feed every 90 minutes, whereas others might go 2–3 hours between feedings.
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Is it OK for a 1 month old to sleep 8 hours?

Generally, newborns sleep about 8 to 9 hours in the daytime and about 8 hours at night. But they may not sleep more than 1 to 2 hours at a time. Most babies don't start sleeping through the night (6 to 8 hours) without waking until they are about 3 months old, or until they weigh 12 to 13 pounds.
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Can newborns go 6 hours without eating?

So, a 5-week-old may be able to go 5 hours, a 6-week-old may be able to go 6 hours, and so on. This will vary from baby to baby, but what you should see is a gradual increase in how long your baby goes between feeds. If you don't see this happening naturally, it is most likely OK to nudge your baby along.
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Can my newborn sleep for 6 hours?

Generally, newborns sleep a total of about 8 to 9 hours in the daytime and a total of about 8 hours at night. But because they have a small stomach, they must wake every few hours to eat. Most babies don't start sleeping through the night (6 to 8 hours) until at least 3 months of age. But this can vary a lot.
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When can a baby go 6 hours without eating?

Most infants can sleep for 6–8 hours without a feed by the age of 6 months. Once they are 9 months old, most infants can sleep for 11–12 hours without a feed. It can be helpful to start to create a routine for bedtime and feeds early. Remember that every infant is different, so be as flexible as possible.
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Is it OK if my 1 month old sleeps through the night?

1-month-old – “At 1 month, your baby may sleep longer through the night, such as 4-6 hours, but typically wake up to feed every three to four hours at night,” says Lewis. 2 to 3 months – “Some two to three-month-olds sleep through the night,” says Lewis. “Each baby at this age has different needs.
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Should you wake a 1 month old to feed?

Newborns are growing fast, which is why they seem like little eating machines. His body can't take much of a break, and neither can you. That's why the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends waking your baby to feed if he sleeps more than four hours at a time for the first two weeks.
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Can a 5 week old sleep 6 hours?

Your baby is sleeping longer at night—as many as four to six hours at once, if you're lucky—and you're having longer awake and alert phases during the day. Your baby might prefer to sleep for a few hours after eating and then wake up to play for an hour or two before getting hungry again.
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Can a newborn go 7 hours without eating?

From what I have read and been told by doctors and lactation consultants, it's better not to let your baby go long periods at night (6-8 hours) without feeding in those early weeks and, this is important, depending on the weight and condition of your infant.
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How long can a 2 month old go without eating during the day?

Newborns generally sleep for two to three hours before waking to eat, day and night. As they get older, babies are usually able to sleep for increasingly longer stretches of time at night without waking to eat. Between the age of 2 to 3 months old, healthy babies are often able to sleep for six hours without feeding.
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Can a baby sleep too deeply?

Very young babies who sleep too deeply for long periods of time are at greater risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Babies will wake less often at night as they get older.
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What is sudden infant death syndrome?

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) – sometimes known as "cot death" – is the sudden, unexpected and unexplained death of an apparently healthy baby. In the UK, around 200 babies die suddenly and unexpectedly every year. This statistic may sound alarming, but SIDS is rare and the risk of your baby dying from it is low.
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How do I know if my newborn is lethargic?

Lethargy
  1. Your young child is lethargic if she stares into space or won't smile. She won't play at all or hardly responds to you. Your child is too weak to cry or hard to wake up. These are serious symptoms.
  2. Note: Sleeping more when sick is normal. When awake, your child should be alert.
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Can 6-week-old going 5 hours between feedings?

Your 6-week-old baby's growth

Feedings should be spread out to every three to four hours or so (and maybe even more spread out at night), though demand feeding is still generally the way to go, especially for the breastfed set. Of course, with all that eating comes lots of pooping.
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HOW LONG CAN 5 week old go between feedings?

5-Week-Old Baby Feeding

“Babies can still breastfeed on demand—usually they will want to breastfeed every 2-4 hours at this stage,” she notes. “But sometimes they will want to feed every hour and other times will not eat for 5 hours.” All of this is common, she says.
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HOW LONG CAN 5 week old sleep at night?

"At five weeks old, your baby has likely given you at least one stretch of sleep at night over 4 hours, which can feel life-changing! Continue to focus on full feeds throughout the day to ensure that your baby is able to sleep longer stretches at night without a feed.
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Is it normal for a newborn to sleep 5 hours straight?

As a guide, many babies sleep 14-20 hours a day in the first weeks. By 3 months many are settled into a pattern of longer sleep times – perhaps 4 to 5 hours at night. When a baby sleeps about 5 hours straight, this is considered 'sleeping through the night'.
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Is newborn too sleepy?

Once born, your baby might sleep for most of the day. Newborns have small stomachs, so they get full quickly. Whether you're breast-feeding or formula-feeding, being held close and comfortably enhances their sleepiness. This can cause them to fall asleep before they're full.
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Is there a growth spurt at 4 weeks?

Common times for growth spurts are during the first few days at home and around 7-10 days, 2-3 weeks, 4-6 weeks, 3 months, 4 months, 6 months and 9 months (more or less). Babies don't read calendars, however, so your baby may do things differently.
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