You can use responsive settling to help your baby fall asleep. Newborns often need help to settle to sleep. But this isn’t the time to worry about getting your baby into any kind of rigid routine. You might find that a very simple, flexible routine seems to help your baby and also helps you feel more in control. Some newborns are happy to play for longer than this. You might find about 10-20 minutes of play is enough. Newborn play might just be a quiet cuddle or some time stretching out and kicking on a blanket. And they need your attention during the day and night. It’s common for newborns to sleep in short bursts of 2-3 hours between feeds, both night and day.Īlso, newborns need to feed every 2-4 hours. Most newborns spend most of their time asleep – they sleep 14-17 hours in every 24 hours. The first few months of your baby’s life is the time to get to know your baby and learn about your baby’s needs for sleep, feeds, play and settling.
Understanding newborn needs: sleep, feeds and play When your newborn gets what they need from you, like a smile, a touch or a cuddle, your newborn feels the world is a safe place to play, learn and explore.īonding between you and your newborn is a vital part of your baby’s development and wellbeing. When you respond to your newborn’s needs with love, warmth and care, you become a special, trusted person in your baby’s life. Responding to newborn needs: why it’s important
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