Bad for newborn to nap directly after eating?

Question

I’ve been seeing it’s best to not let your newborn fall asleep after eating to establish a good sleep routine. It’s best to keep them busy with an activity and then nap after activity. So should I avoid baby napping directly after feeding?

Answer

Keeping NB awake is just asking for less sleep for yourself. Just let baby sleep when they want. They should get between 18-20 hours of sleep a day in the beginning.

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I let my baby sleep whenever when he was up to about 8 weeks old. Then I started a routine of eat, play, sleep. Before then he wasn’t interested in toys or anything. Once he started smiling and having fun with the mats and toys I started playing with him for 30 mins after eating and then he takes a nap. Sometimes he’s sleepy after eating but his naps are sooo much longer if he plays first. Usually 1-3 hours.

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I would never follow that advice and never saw that anywhere. That’s the best time my little falls asleep. Especially at night

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I know lots of recommendations are drowsy but awake. I never understood this because he used to scream blood murder if I put him down 'drowsy'. I just stopped doing that, it stressed him and me more than I could handle. I still will nurse him right before bed though he doesn't fall asleep anymore. Now he sleeps through the night, 90% of the time, except for teething this past week or so 😴. If it doesn't bother you to nurse him to sleep, go for it. I always figured my LO would figure out sleeping on his own, and in his own time and he has. Do what feels right for you and your baby!

Bad for newborn to nap directly after eating?

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