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Is Baby Sleeping Well? A quick quiz for parents
Question 1 : Does baby need a minimum of 16 hours sleep from birth?
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Answer : TRUE
Baby sleeps between 16 and 17 hours during the first day of his life.
Baby sleeps between 16 and 17 hours during the first day of his life.
Question 2 : If baby cries during the night, is it because he is calling you?
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Answer : FALSE
Baby's sleep is broken by sleep phase called paradoxical – he can slightly wake for few minutes but not necessarily be in totally conscious state.
Baby's sleep is broken by sleep phase called paradoxical – he can slightly wake for few minutes but not necessarily be in totally conscious state.
Question 3 : If baby has slept all night, will he need to have a siesta during the day?
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Answer : TRUE
Even if baby sleeps regularly through the whole night, he still requires regular resting time during the day.
Even if baby sleeps regularly through the whole night, he still requires regular resting time during the day.
Question 4 : Does baby need to be in his own room from the start?
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Answer : TRUE
It is recommended to put baby in his own room as soon as you return home from the hospital. By not doing this from the start you are only saving up a problem for later on. You can use a listening device or leave the door open to listen for his breath or cries, and together you will develop good habits.
It is recommended to put baby in his own room as soon as you return home from the hospital. By not doing this from the start you are only saving up a problem for later on. You can use a listening device or leave the door open to listen for his breath or cries, and together you will develop good habits.
Question 5 : At around 18 months, will baby start having nightmares?
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Answer : TRUE
The 18 months stage is also marked by nocturnal awakening which can be distressing.
The 18 months stage is also marked by nocturnal awakening which can be distressing.
Question 6 : Should you allow baby to sleep with you whenever he wants?
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Answer : FALSE
You shoudl not allow baby to get into the habit of sleeping with you or coming into your room whenever he wants. As he grows and certainly after two years of age, he must learn to respect your privacy and independence as you are encouraging respect for his.
You shoudl not allow baby to get into the habit of sleeping with you or coming into your room whenever he wants. As he grows and certainly after two years of age, he must learn to respect your privacy and independence as you are encouraging respect for his.
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