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Is it normal for a newborn to sleep for more than 18 hours?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My newborn baby is sleeping the whole day. He sleeps more than 18 hours. Is this normal?

Please guide.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

It is an absolutely normal behavior of a newborn. They may sleep even twenty to twenty-two hours per day. Nothing to worry. As the baby grows, the duration of sleep decreases accordingly. So, keep your baby warm and feed every second hourly.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for replying.

What does keeping the baby warm mean? Please guide.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Veerabhadrudu K is a highly qualified pediatrician and neonatologist. He specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions in children, from common illnesses to complex medical concerns, with expertise and compassion. Dedicated to patient-centered care, he ensures children and families receive personalized, supportive guidance at every step.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Keeping warm means covering the baby properly and not exposing it to cold surroundings like directly putting the baby under a fan or air conditioner. If the baby is not warm, it may develop some issues like not feeding well, dullness, etc.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 7, 2017
Reviewed At October 1, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Veerabhadrudu K is a highly qualified pediatrician and neonatologist. He specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions in children, from common illnesses to complex medical concerns, with expertise and compassion. Dedicated to patient-centered care, he ensures children and families receive personalized, supportive guidance at every step.

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Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham
Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Veerabhadrudu K is a highly qualified pediatrician and neonatologist. He specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions in children, from common illnesses to complex medical concerns, with expertise and compassion. Dedicated to patient-centered care, he ensures children and families receive personalized, supportive guidance at every step.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Consult other doctors in the same speciality
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