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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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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.
Answered 12/17/2013
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Very likely: An average sleep duration for a newborn is 16-20 hours each day.
Answered 12/17/2013
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