Letting baby rest?

Question

So recently my son has been sleeping 5-6 hour stretches at night which has been amazing but I'm wondering if that's too long? He'll be 3 weeks on Sunday. He eats every 2-3 hours during the day, cluster feeds in the evening, has his last feeding at around 12am and then has been sleeping until 5-6am after that.

Answer

I was told to let baby sleep as long as they want at night as long as they make enough wet diapers and are gaining good weight.

Answer

No!!! Lucky you!!!

Answer

Depends on their weight. Usually that's great if the baby is good size (around 7lbd or more) and soiling enough diapers. Sometimes it can be a bad sign if they are breastfed and not getting enough milk. Again soiled diapers and weight gain means you are in the clear to let them sleep.

Answer

My doctor told me once baby gained weight past the birth weight then do not wake baby to feed!! So YAY for you!!!! Soak it up!

Answer

My mom said I better not wake up my daughter, because she will wake up when she is hungry. However every baby is different. A baby who is underweight may sleep past the point that s/he is hungry.

Letting baby rest?

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