A two-week-old sleeps 16 hours a day.While his mother enjoys the rest,she is worried that he sleeps too much.What advice would you give her?
A) See a doctor because excessive sleeping is associated with crib death.
B) Although girls sleep longer,she should be concerned for a boy who sleeps that long.
C) It is normal for babies to sleep 16 hours a day.
D) She should wake up the baby and feed him more often.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

It is normal for newborn babies to sleep 16 hours a day. They need a lot of sleep to support their growth and development. As long as the baby is waking up to eat and gaining weight, there is no need for concern. Waking the baby up to feed more often may disrupt his natural sleep patterns and could result in feeding difficulties or other issues.

A Two-Week-Old Sleeps 16 Hours a Day