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Re: newborn sleeping

From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 22 Jan 2001 18:24:13 -0600 (CST)


Babies are remarkable little beings. They know when they need something - like being fed- and know how to get attention. The old saying is "never wake a sleeping baby."

At Mon, 22 Jan 2001, Marianne wrote: >
>Our baby is 6 days old and already has a penchant for sleeping in the
>evening longer than a normal 3 hour period. Last night, her 5th night
>sleeping, she was sound asleep for 7 hours. She wakes up happy and
>alert and hungry, but we were worried that she may be sleeping too much?
>is this hurting her development by not getting sooner feedings?

--
James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine

**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.




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