#AskTheExpert My baby sleeps only 30 mins at a time in the day and also gets up 3-4 times at night...how do I improve her sleep

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Sleeping pattern of small babies vary from one child to another and if there is no discomfort or any cause like infantile colic ,nasal blockage or any kind of  pain and if the child is playful  and taking proper feeding there is nothing to worry,have patience , this pattern will get normal with time.just keep monitoring your baby for comfortable position and temperature.
every baby has its own sleeping pattern which keeps changing with age,only after 5-6 mons of age you can  establish a regular sleep cycle gradually with time n age. too much of light and noise may interfere, avoid any excess screen time, fix a regular time,
do not allow day time sleep which us not so necessary  ,
massageslot the feet of the baby for a relaxed and undisturbed sleep. gentle rocking and patting of the baby, singing a lullaby, and light music will also play a good role.
lesser the noise and better the sleep.a sound sleep of 8-10 hrs with a proper diet is sufficient for child's health.

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hi
mam,if there is not discomfort along with it then no need to worry about it.
I mean ,if a child looks happy and active, gains enough weight, achieve age appropriate milestones then no need to worry.
just try to set consistent routine for your child.
keep the environment calm and dark while sleeping
make sure your child feed and burp well before sleeping.
avoid distractions.