Did you know that, according to the National Sleep Foundation, by the age of two, most children will have spent MORE time asleep than awake over the course of their life? Clearly, sleep plays a large role in your baby’s life – even beyond the first year! In This Article  Decoding Newborn Sleep Is It Normal? How Much do Newborns Sleep? How Much Should a Newborn Sleep? Is my baby sleeping too much? When to wake your baby Safety In Newborn Sleep How to Help Your Newborn Sleep Changes in Your Newborn’s Sleep But what should your newborn’s sleep look like? How much should your newborn baby sleep? Is there such a thing as sleeping too much? How many hours a day do newborns sleep? How can you help them fall asleep? We’ll answer all those questions, and more! Decoding Newborn Sleep Immediately after birth, your baby will spend about an hour or so awake before entering a deep slumber - they’re just as exhausted as you after being brought into the world! You will find it hard to keep them awake during feeds. No worries, the hospital staff is very helpful during this time to maintain a very consistent eat sleep cycle.  You’ll spend this time snuggling, learning about newborn care and establishing a bond between you and your baby before you prepare to take them home. Baby's sleep pattern may last for about 12 to 18 hours and will be over just in time for you to leave for home with your new family.  ...