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My 3 week old baby sleeps all the time. i usually have to wake him to eat. he has a good appetite. is this normal?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: Baby needs a lot of sleep when growth hormone is secreted by the body. If he is otherwise healthy, i won't worry over it in a few years, you will likely wish that he will sleep a little more.

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Answered 12/17/2013

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Very likely: An average sleep duration for a newborn is 16-20 hours each day.

Answered 12/17/2013

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