Sleep

The Science of Newborn Sleep

Dr. Arinze (Pediatrician)
7 min read

"Establishing sleep in the first 12 weeks is about working with biology, not against it. Newborns lack melatonin (the sleep hormone) at birth."

011. Respecting the Wake Window

A wake window is the maximum time a baby can stay awake before their brain becomes over-stimulated. For a 0-6 week old, this window is only 45 to 60 minutes.

Expert Summary

"Try the 'Drowsy but Awake' method once a day to build independent sleep skills."

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