#asktheexpert My daughter is turning two months a day on 26th Feb .. She sleeps for around 12-14 hours a day and sometimes less than 12 hours a day .. Is it fine .. as infant should sleep around 18+ hours

1 Answer

ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist7 months ago

A. Babies sleep for 14 hrs a day. Not necessarily that they have to sleep for 18 hrs. And as they grow the baby will start sleeping less as they are busy exploring their surroundings

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