We're on day 10 with our daughter and she's either eating or sleeping. My wife is worried she's not getting enough sleep but from what I can find online newborns sleep like 16-17 hours a day. Is that right? She seems fine to me, very calm, good color. Should we be doing something different?
Day 10 sounds about right for a newborn's sleep pattern. Honestly at that stage they sleep a ton, like 16-17 hours a day. Your daughter's probably fine, but definitely trust your wife's gut too.
Newborns are basically sleep machines at that age. Eating, sleeping, pooping, repeat. As long as she's waking up to feed and having wet diapers, she's good. Your wife can probably relax a bit.
Sleep cycles are weird for newborns. Our daughter basically did the same thing and the lactation consultant told us that's actually normal newborn behavior. Your wife's worry is natural but don't panic yet.
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Day 10 you're still in survival mode. With our newborn we were convinced something was wrong at that stage too but the pediatrician said as long as she's having wet diapers and gaining weight, she's doing fine. Has the doctor checked her over?
The eat and sleep cycle is exactly what you want to see at that age. She's probably getting the sleep she needs even if it doesn't look like it to you. How are you and your wife holding up?