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Mom of a 5 yr old boy4 years ago

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My baby is 5 months old and doesn’t sleep at night. He sleeps around 5-6 am in the morning and wakes up at around 1 pm and takes naps the whole day.. so is it normal and what can be done to improvise his schedule?

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ExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician4 years ago

A. hi your baby is 5 months old now at this age babies don't have day and night cycle rhythm developed so they can sleep through the day and remain awake at night

Manali K MehtaMom of a 9 yr 3 m old boy4 years ago

A. Hi Parent. Yes this is normal Babies have different schedule for sleeping But at her age they should take at least 14 hours of sleep Give her BM as and when she demands She will. gradually change her sleeping habits. Take sunbath daily with her head and ears covered

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