#asktheexperts hi doctor, my baby is 4 and a half month old. His day time naps are very poor. He is sleeping only if I hold him, suddenly wakes up after 5 or 10 minutes if I put him on the bed. During the night time he sleeps from 11 pm to 8 am, he wakes up 4 -5 times to take feed.

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist1 Year ago

A. hi it is normal as babies do not have normal sleep pattern and do not have day and night concept. some babies stay awake whole day and sleep in the night while others are opposite. baby learn to sleep at night between 3 to 12 months of age

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