Is Excessive Night Time Sleeping Normal In An Infant?

Posted on Wed, 11 Jun 2014

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 Answered on

Fri, 4 Jul 2014 Last reviewed on

Question : my 7 week old baby girl XXXXXXX has been having her bottles every hour all day but sleeping all night tell me please is this normal.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is no cause for concern

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear Ms,

Being a parent myself , I understand your concern and apprehensions.
Unlike adults infants do not recognize the cycle of day and night. They have their own biological clock: They exactly do what they have been following in the mother's womb.
Its quite common for babies to feeding and active during day and sleeping during night. vice versa is also normal.

There is no cause for concern as long as the baby is accepting feeds well , urine output is adequate and weight gain is adequate as per your local standards and references.
Feeding should be on demand.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance , will be glad to assist you.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (6 hours later)

thankyou for your help i really appreciate it XXXXXXX has plenty of wet nappies she is a healthy weight

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take care

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Ms

That's really good to know.
Wishing you a very happy motherhood.
In case you require any further assistance, do not hesitate to write to me anytime.

Take care
Best Regards
Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar