IS this normal?

Question

First off.. PLease dont judge me for my question.. I am a new mom and have no one to ask anything too...and I like to know things from other moms with experience.... My qestion is.. Is it normal for my month and 3 week old daughter to sleep 7-8 hours straight at night time? She wakes up every 3 hours for a bottle and play during the day and she doesnt nap alot during the day time.. but at night she is fast asleep knocked out for a good 7-8 hours usually at a time with no squirming no waking up nothing, she dont even wake up for a bottle, also in the last 2 weeks she has been eating alot more, 6 oz bottles of formula and sometimes she cries for more... Is this noemal and the sleep patterns should I just be thankful and lucky I have a kid who sleeps at night time or should I be worried? Thanks for reading and not being judgmental. THank you!

For those who asked.. SHe has not lost any weight from the sleep pattern or anything and every doc appointment she is growing right on schedule! She has slept like this since the first day we brung her home (she was 3 days old) Not the 7-8 hour routine but she would sleep atleast 5-6 hours straight at night time at 3 days old... She is growingand extrememly happy during the day she loves tummy time and just sitting up on the couch and looknig around, I have never napped duringthe day since she has been bor nanyways so Nap time for mommy is no big deal as long as she is sleeping this good and still on a normal growing cycle as the doctors seem t othink....

Answer 1

A quote from the attached web site:

Pointers for newborns to 3-month-olds

When your newborn needs sleep, he sleeps. You (and he) just can’t fight it. So let nature take its course, and allow your baby to sleep on his own schedule. During the first weeks, he’ll probably fall into a three- or four-hour cycle, eating and then sleeping until he wakes up for another feeding. This is the pattern your baby will follow if he’s eating sufficiently and sleeping comfortably.
A newborn sleeps at least 12 hours a day and usually more. At about 2 weeks, you’ll notice longer periods of sleeping and wakefulness. By 2 months, your baby may be sleeping for six to 10 hours at a stretch (ideally at night) with just one or two brief awakenings.
Don’t try to get your newborn to sleep through the night the first couple of months. But do provide him with the sense of security that you’re there for him, no matter what time of day or night it is.
If your baby seems to have his days and nights mixed up, relax. The problem should remedy itself within the first few weeks. To help, try to limit daytime naps to between three and four hours, keep the baby’s room dark and quiet at night, and try to stimulate him only during the day.
A newborn may not be comfortable going from the womb directly to a crib. Instead, he may prefer sleeping in a snug bassinet or carriage for the first few weeks.
Most newborns wake up two or three times a night. A few minutes of cuddling or rocking should help get a fully fed, dry, healthy baby back to sleep during the night.

Answer 2

Hi! Count your blessings! Children function on a 24 hour schedule and your daughter seems to have figured out what all moms want their babies to learn. She is getting her awake time and food during the day, which allows her to get a great night's sleep.

As far as eating is concerned, as children get older and more active, they need more food, so it is very likely that your daughter is still hungry after her 6oz. bottle. She will especially want to eat more while going through growth spurts! Because of this, the amount she drinks will vary.

Have fun and enjoy her! I remember those days and you are exactly right, even if you think you know the answer, it just feels good to hear someone else say it! I hope this helps - enjoy her! They grow up too fast!

Answer 3

No worries hun. It's perfectly normal...you're a very lucky mummy to have a wee one that sleeps through the night. My little guy was the same. He would eat regularly through the day and sleep all night. And wanting more formula is perfectly normal as well. You've got a growing baby their little tummies are going to keep needing more to feel full. Sleeping patterns for a baby so young are irratic and can't really be put to a schedule.

Take a deep breath love. Everything is just fine. *smiles*

Answer 4

When I had my first son, it seemed like I called his pediatrician's office for every sneeze, funny sound, strange looking poopy diaper, LOL. Eventually I realized that they always gave me the same answer: As long as he's eating well, playing, acting "normally", isn't feverish, or doesn't have diarrhea/vomiting, HE'S FINE. They were always right, too.

I'd say you're incredibly fortunate to have such a good sleeper! At one month, she should be staying awake a little longer during the day than she was immediately after birth, and it sounds like she is. I'd say as long as she's getting enough formula during the day (and eating more now is common--babies have certain times when they go through growth spurts, and also their stomach do gradually get bigger so they're able to eat more formula per bottle at one time), let the child sleep, and thank God you have a good sleeper!!

Answer 5

I have a one year old and he NEVER slept that long until he was 6 months old BUT every baby is different and I've heard that it is normal. However, a newborn does need milk every few hours especially if they are losing any weight. I would maybe take that into consideration and if she's okay weight wise, sounds like she's doing well. You're lucky you have a great sleeper there. My boy wakes up when I just tip toe in his room to check on him...I have to hold my breath and make absolutely no noise or he is awake and screaming to get up. (Isn't it great being a mommy??)

Answer 6

Be very thankful honey, I have three kids and never got that lucky! Don't worry all kids are different. They each eat and sleep and poop different from each other. You will have a million "know it alls" tell you crazy scary stuff but if you are concerned tell the doc and they can reassure you that the baby is ok. Good luck, and enjoy the good nights sleep as the pattern may one day change.

Answer 7

That's fantastic! Now your baby is about seven weeks old she has settled into life and is starting to establish a pattern of behaviour which she will follow in the months to come. Now that she is growing she becomes extra hungry so feed her as she demands during the day. At night the house is dark and quiet and she has a full tummy ... all of which is condusive to sleeping.
She obviously has a very loving mummy which is keeping her calm too!

Answer 8

Sounds like she is doing just fine! Babies grow when they are sleeping and they definately need all the sleep they can get. I'm sure you could too! When I had my first child I worried because she slept so much, but eventually they won't sleep so much during the day. Then, when they 3 years old you can't get them to take a nap!!!! Yikes! Congratulations and good luck with your new baby!

Answer 9

no no no..that's perfectly fine honey..believe me when my daughter was around 2months old she started sleeping long times like 10, 11 hours at night and not waking up. I asked the dr and the dr said that if she is hungry she is gonna let you know. My daughter slept alot when she was an infant so it's fine...but, yeah to some people that is lucky because there are babies that don't sleep hardley at all at night...

Answer 10

When I was a baby I slept all the time. I only woke up to eat and when I did I was very happy. Now I realize I am probably Asperberg's syndrome and was never diagnosed. Almost all AS people are male but I would watch closely for symptoms of pervasive developemental disorders, including autism, mild autism, Asperber's Syndrome, etc.