My 7 week old baby who usually goes to sleep for a 4 hour stretch won't sleep for longer than half an hour during the day in the last week. She falls asleep easily but doesn't stay asleep. I don't know why she isn't sleeping all of a sudden. Please help.....

Yes it is normal..

But you must also remember that as they grow their need for food also changes. When my second son was about the same age, he was battling to sleep properly as well, until I realised he was still hungry...heh.

I would check that your little one is getting the correct nutrients, etc.

But I doubts its anything to get worried about. I remember the first time my child stayed awake for more than half the day... I FREAKED out.... though OMG somethings wrong, phoned my mom, phoned my sister, was in an absolute pannic... luckily I didnt waste money at the Pead that time round hahaha

Beinf a First time mom, I used to freak out at almost everything, she would have a slight temperature, and I'd want to rush her off to the pead. It is a scarey thought when you think that your little baby is 100% dependant on you, for food, warmth, love, & care.... but its always comforting to know that there are MILLIONS of woman out there going through the same thing as you.

Just trust your instincts, they are normally right.

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