Should i wake him?

Question

My bubs is 5 weeks and 4 days old. He takes really long naps during the day anywhere from 1-4 hours. Should i wake him to play/eat? I want to start giving him more tummy time but hes always sleeping or wanting to eat!! I feel like a shitty mom for not giving him much tummy time. I dont want him falling behind.. Help?! Tips?? Advice?  Please and thank you!

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Let him sleep. As he gets older he will want to play more. Never wake a sleeping baby - that's my rule!

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No. I don't wake sleeping babies. Let baby sleep and enjoy the downtime.

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My pediatrician said don't wake our son when he was doing the same thing. Unless yours had weight loss or sombre other factor, let the baby sleep.

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I believe sleep begat sleep... I had to do 2hr feedings for 2 weeks per doctor's orders, and waking my daughter all day and night made us both miserable!

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I'd let baby sleep, when he needs something he will let you know!

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As long as he is gaining the appropriate amount of weight then let him sleep!

Should i wake him?

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