Dr. Wynn will begin seeing patients on August 3, 2026.
Dr. Adam Wynn returns to practice in the same community where his father served as a pediatrician. His clinical interests include general pediatrics, sports medicine, dermatology, and allergy management.
One of the biggest surprises for first-time parents isn’t how much their newborn sleeps but how unpredictable that sleep can be.
Some days, your little one may seem to sleep almost constantly. Other days, it can feel like they’re awake every couple of hours. At Utah Valley Pediatrics, one of the questions we hear most often is, “Is my baby’s sleep normal?” It’s only natural to wonder, and in most cases, the answer is yes.
Even still, knowing what’s typical (and when it’s time to call your pediatrician) can help you feel more confident during these first few months.
During the first few months of life, most healthy newborns sleep 14-17 hours each day. But rather than sleeping through the night, they usually sleep for one to three hours at a time before waking to eat.
Frequent waking is expected since babies have small stomachs and need regular feedings to support healthy growth. If you’re breastfeeding, you may also find our article on ”What Modern Moms Should Know About Breastfeeding” helpful. Sleep is also essential for healthy brain and body development, making these frequent sleep cycles a normal part of early infancy.
Newborns haven’t yet developed an internal body clock, so it’s common to alternate sleeping and waking to feed throughout the day and night. Some days, your baby may sleep more than others, and that’s usually normal as long as they’re feeding well, gaining weight, and waking for feedings.
| Baby’s Age | Typical Total Sleep | What’s Normal |
|---|---|---|
| Birth to 4 weeks | 14–17 hours each day | Sleeps in 1–3 hour stretches and wakes frequently to feed |
| 1–3 months | 14–17 hours each day | May begin sleeping for longer stretches while still waking overnight |
Most newborn sleep patterns that worry parents are completely normal, but some signs should prompt a call to your pediatrician.
| Common Newborn Sleep Patterns | Talk With Your Pediatrician if |
|---|---|
| baby has days and nights mixed up | Sleep concerns continue, or you’re worried about your baby’s health |
| Takes frequent naps throughout the day | Your baby regularly sleeps through multiple feedings |
| Falls asleep after feeding | Your baby has trouble breathing while asleep or isn’t gaining weight |
If something doesn’t seem right, trust your instincts and contact your pediatrician.
Creating a safe sleep environment is one of the best ways to protect your infant while encouraging healthy sleep habits.
Following safe sleep guidelines can help reduce your newborn’s risk of sleep-related injuries and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Learn more in ”Eleven Ways to Reduce the Risk of SIDS.”
Most newborns show sleepy cues before they become overtired. Learning to recognize these early signs can make naps and bedtime easier for both you and your baby.
Common sleepy cues include:
Putting your baby down to sleep when you notice these early cues may help them fall asleep more easily than waiting until they’re overtired.
Newborn sleep isn’t predictable, and it doesn’t need to be. As you learn your baby’s rhythms and sleep cues, you’ll become more confident in recognizing what’s normal for them and when something may need a closer look.
Whenever you have questions about your baby’s sleep, feeding, or development, Utah Valley Pediatrics is here with trusted guidance, reassurance, and expert care at every step.
Sleeping most of the day is normal for newborns. Most newborns sleep 14 to 17 hours over a 24-hour period, waking every few hours to eat before falling back asleep.
You should wake your baby to feed every two to three hours during the first few weeks if recommended by your pediatrician. Regular feedings support healthy growth and weight gain.
Many babies begin sleeping for longer stretches at night during the first few months of life, although overnight feedings are still common. Every baby develops at their own pace.
Babies sleep for short periods because they need to eat frequently. Their small stomachs require feedings every few hours to support healthy growth and development.
Contact your pediatrician if your baby is difficult to wake for feedings, isn’t feeding well, isn’t gaining weight as expected, or has trouble breathing while sleeping.
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