Yes, newborn/preterm babies can sleep a lot, even around 18–20 hours/day. If baby is waking for feeds, feeding reasonably well, passing urine/stools normally and is active during feeds, it is usually okay.
But if baby becomes very difficult to wake, feeds poorly, has fast breathing, fever, bluish discoloration, decreased urine or excessive lethargy, then get examined immediately.
Answered2026-05-25 13:44:44
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