Newborn babies sleep and they sleep a lot. But this may seem surreal to you due to the endless sleepless nights that you have experienced in the first few weeks after delivery. “An infant’s sleeping pattern keeps changing and the onus is on parents to adjust to it. Babies might sleep up to 18 to 20 hours in a day, but not at a stretch. They might, at the most, sleep for two or three hours at a time, both during day and night. And this erratic sleeping pattern might make it tedious and tiring for parents,” says Dr Ajit Gajendragadkar, consultant pediatrician, PD Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai. “If his sleep extends up to five to six hours, which eventually will as he grows up, catch on the bonus hours to make up for your sleepless nights. But the good news is that this phase won’t last for long, though it might seem like an eternity at times. As your baby grows, he will settle into a routine and he might sleep longer during the night and lesser during the day,” explains Dr Gajendragadkar. But when and how this will happen is a million-dollar question. Because each baby is different and will take his own time to settle into a good night’s sleep. Some babies will sleep for longer spells during the night when they are between six and eight weeks and for some it might take even up to five to six months, though they will still wake up for feeds regularly. But whatever may be the case with your baby, be ready to cope with sleepless nights because it is not uptil a year or even more when your baby actually sleeps like a log through the night! Relax, and don’t feel helpless about it. You can help yourself and your newborn to get through the stress and strain of being a night owl. But before you get down to work on a sleep routine or analyze your baby’s sleep troubles, know the science behind an infant’s sleep pattern.
This story is from the June 2020 edition of Mother & Baby India.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the June 2020 edition of Mother & Baby India.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
The M3 MacBook Air completes the Apple Silicon transition
For the first time since Apple dumped Intel, there’s a laptop for every want and need.
Report: macOS redesign is coming, but not this year
Maybe Apple will fix the System Settings design.
Apple finally has a $999 MacBook worth buying
The M1 MacBook Air has been replaced with the far-superior M2 model for the same price.
ALOGIC MATRIX ULTIMATE: A FOLDUP CHARGER THAT DOESN'T NEED A PLUG
I've reviewed a bunch of impressive portable multidevice wireless chargers recently, and this newcomer, the Matrix Ultimate, lives up to its name.
FUJIFILM INSTAX MINI LINK 2: PORTABLE PRINTER WITH RETRO CHARM
Photographer Chase Jarvis (fave.co/ 3xegpdk) said, \"The best camera is the one you have with you.
U.S. Justice Department sues Apple over its 'iPhone monopoly'
The DOJ is joined by 16 state and district attorneys general in claiming that Apple has violated Section 2 of the Sherman Act.
5 MWC announcements that should have come from Apple
The Android show highlighted some new tech that we want to see in Apple products.
REVIEW: iPHONE 15 STRAIGHTFORWARD EXCELLENCE
SUPERB CAMERA SETUP + DECENT BATTERY LIFE + FAST PROCESSOR = (RELATIVELY) AFFORDABLE QUALITY.
MODERN MMODERNlias
HYBRIDIZERS ARE EXPANDING THE LIMITS OF THESE MUCH-LOVED TREES
TOTAL TOMATO GROWING GUIDE
Niki Jabbour's advice for making the most of this grow-at-home favorite
THE MAN WHO DIED FOR THE LIBERAL ARTS
Chugging through Pacific waters in February 1942, the USS Crescent City was ferrying construction equipment and Navy personnel to Pearl Harbor, dispatched there to assist in repairing the severely damaged naval base after the Japanese attack.
WILLIAM WHITWORTH 1937-2024
WILLIAM WHITWORTH, the editor of The Atlantic from 1980 to 1999, had a soft voice and an Arkansas accent that decades of living in New York and New England never much eroded.
Why Millennials Are Now the Hottest Segment of the Buyers Market
There are many factors when it comes to knowing how to sell your home to the Millennial generation. Millennials are becoming an important part of the buyer market, and to fail to cater to their needs will cut you off from a large and important segment. But, why have Millennials all of a sudden become interested in buying houses when they were perfectly content to rent for the rest of their lives?
PLANTS from PIECES
ALL ABOUT PROPAGATION BY STEM, LEAF & ROOT CUTTINGS
BEFORE FACEBOOK, THERE WAS Black Planet
An alternative history of the social web
Miranda's Last Gift
When our daughter died suddenly, she left us with grief, memories and Ringo.
Adding Value to Listings & the Advantage of Identifying Neighborhood Amenities
Everyone knows the famous real estate phrase: location, location, location. In fact, it is hard to underestimate the pivotal role that a region can play when it comes to determining a home’s value.
USING CLIENT FEEDBACK TO ELEVATE YOUR REAL ESTATE BUSINESS
For real estate professionals, publishing your client testimonials is a key strategy for establishing trust, enhancing your reputation, and drawing in new clients.
MASTERING TALENT ACQUISITION IN REAL ESTATE
The ability to draw in and keep exceptional agents forms the backbone of any thriving brokerage
AGENT STRATEGIES TO GROW YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE
In real estate, where connections and maintaining relationships with clients are crucial, having a strong social media presence is essential for any REALTOR.
FILMS WITH FLOWERS
Relax with an uplifting garden-themed movie
Daily Habits That Will Increase Your Mental Strength
When it comes to building physical strength, the solutions are obvious, but keeping up your mental strength isn’t as easy as going to the gym.
JOHNNY MANSILLA: WHERE LUXURY MEETS LEGEND
Johnny Mansilla stands as a towering figure in the luxury real estate realm of Miami, Florida, celebrated for his distinguished two-decade-plus tenure.
DAVID JABLONSKI
David Jablonski’s journey into real estate began serendipitously, guided by familial ties and a knack for sales and technology.
KAREN MATLUCK
Karen Matluck’s journey in the real estate industry is truly inspiring.
JARED BARNES - Propagating gardeners
JARED BARNES is an award-winning professor of horticulture at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. He also hosts The Plantastic Podcast and publishes a weekly e-newsletter called plant ed, both of which can be found at his website, https://www.meristemhorticulture.com. At home, he gardens with wife Karen and daughter Magnolia.
RIBWORT PLANTAIN
Before you call it a weed, consider its many talents
Is Theo Von the Next Joe Rogan?
Or is he something else entirely?
Beyond Cleaning and Decluttering: What Improvement Expenses Make the Most Sense?
Decluttering open spaces, emptying cabinets and drawers and removing knick-knacks might seem like obvious – and free – ways to improve a home’s presentability. Unfortunately, however, not all sellers or agents are willing to do much more than decluttering and cleaning.
STEPHANIE MOLS
Originally from Germany, Stephanie Mols moved to Canada in 2003, following in the footsteps of her father, who had settled in this country after a series of vacations.