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Our 12 week old baby sometimes stays awake for 10 hours straight. even when she sleeps she sleeps for not more than an hour.is it normal?
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Normal phase: Baby sleep cycles are far shorter than those of adults, and babies spend more time in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, which is thought to be necessary for the extraordinary development happening in their brain. REM sleep is lighter than non-REM sleep, and more easily disrupted. All this unpredictability is a necessary phase and it doesn't last long – though it may seem like an eternity!
Answered 9/9/2014
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Normal: It is normal for the babies at this having odd hours of sleep . It is temporary , baby will change her sleeping hours and will sleep long hours like 4-5 hours at a time . Ouite, environment , low music and low lights may help the baby sleep longer .If still worried then talk to your pediatrician
Answered 9/9/2014
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