Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist Questions Children Sleep Disorders

My baby sleeps for over 12 hours in a day. Is it normal?

My baby was a preterm and was in the NICU for about 20 days. Since he has come home he sleeps for about 12 hours in a day. Is this considered normal?

1 Answer

Some babies seep more than 14 hours a day, but not all in one stretch. He should wake up and feed every 3-4 hours or more often than that.