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newborn sleep durations are highly variable, a total of 5 to 6 hours of sleep in 24 hours is significantly lower than the standard infant range of 14 to 17 hours. However, her regular wet diapers and excellent weight gain (gaining 1.5 kg from birth) indicate that she is receiving adequate nutrition and hydration. Possibilities for this low sleep could include environmental overstimulation, an underdeveloped circadian rhythm, or a maternal miscalculation of total accumulated sleep throughout the day. Alternatively, conditions like infant reflux or silent discomfort might be keeping her awake. Potential solutions include implementing a consistent wind-down routine, optimizing a dark sleep environment, or using gentle motion/swaddling.
Answered2026-09-26 10:26:32
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