https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:03:50 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-sleep-sttn#post-2131038 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 15:43:56 +0000 snowjewelz 2131038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow I'm so jealous that your nb is sleeping so great! As long as she is above her birth weight I'd be okay with letting her sleep for however long! Maybe just cluster feed in the evening if you're worried she'd be hungry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-sleep-sttn#post-2130878 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:17:24 +0000 youboots 2130878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She was in the PICU or a day for dehydration shortly after being released from the hospital because my milk did not come in (I think due to being induced at 39 weeks) which is why we are seeing a LC. The nurses at the PICU got me started on pumping and adding a bottle to her feedings to make sure she was getting enough. But here we are 3 1/2 weeks later and it was just a temporary problem. She was 7lbs 14 oz at birth and is now 9 lbs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-sleep-sttn#post-2130869 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:13:20 +0000 youboots 2130869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Awesome thanks ladies. I am BF and giving pumped milk several feedings a day after per my LC (she does not drink much more than 1 oz after) so I think she is eating and gaining well. She does not sleep as much as I expected she would during the day so perhaps she is just catching up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-sleep-sttn#post-2130853 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:01:38 +0000 FaithFertility 2130853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd let her sleep<br /> When DD was weeks old she didn't get back to birth weight right away and would sleep 5-6 hrs so I woke her every 3 to make sure she ate...other than. That sleep away and don't ask questions...lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-sleep-sttn#post-2130850 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:00:27 +0000 Pumuckl 2130850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter is nearly 12 weeks old and I let her sleep and she's gaining enough. She sleeps at least 9h each night and has done so for about 6 weeks now. So my advice would be to let baby sleep she'll wake if she's hungry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-sleep-sttn#post-2130838 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 13:56:05 +0000 MrsF 2130838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>if she's full term and gaining weight well and your doctor hasn't advised you otherwise I would let her sleep as long as she'll go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-sleep-sttn#post-2130832 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 13:50:36 +0000 ValentineMommy 2130832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I let DS sleep if he wanted to sleep, but he was also a big baby and had nooo problems growing. At 4 weeks he only got 1 feeding per night. By 6 weeks he slept all night and started sleeping 9 hours. Although, I should add, he was FF. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-sleep-sttn#post-2130807 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 13:41:49 +0000 Tidybee 2130807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As others have said, overnight -- definitely sleep! and 6 hours isn't that different from 5. 8-9, yes...big difference. I just went with the saying "never wake a sleeping baby" and "babies won't let themselves starve". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-sleep-sttn#post-2130802 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 13:39:48 +0000 BandDmommy 2130802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DD is an amazing sleeper and started sleeping long stretches very early. I let her sleep since she seemed to be gaining weight nicely. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-sleep-sttn#post-2130783 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 13:33:43 +0000 psw27 2130783@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would let her sleep... Unless there is a weight gain issue, I never understand why you would encourage a baby to be wakeful during the night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-sleep-sttn#post-2130760 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 13:21:56 +0000 Mrs. Toad 2130760@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I let him sleep. At 1 month, I was only getting up twice. Once around midnight and around 4:30. He's never had a problem gaining weight and I have no issues with supply. At 7 weeks, it was one wakeup between 2 and 3. S did STTN at 10 weeks. Engorgement was a problem for the first couple of nights, but I quickly got used to it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-sleep-sttn#post-2130560 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 11:44:54 +0000 birdofafeather 2130560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>overnight, i always just let LO sleep! i only woke her during the day for feeds in the hopes that it would correlate to more sleep overnight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-sleep-sttn#post-2130517 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 11:29:09 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2130517@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In terms of what is ok for HER I say let her sleep.</p> <p>But I am not totally sure what that means for you. (Engorgement, mastitis, etc) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-sleep-sttn#post-2130512 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 11:27:00 +0000 winniebee 2130512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If there are no weight issues I would just let her sleep as long as she wants! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-sleep-sttn#post-2130497 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 11:18:14 +0000 littlejoy 2130497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We followed the "hours of sleep with number of weeks" for capability of sleeping (4 weeks, 4 hours possible). If she's already able to sleep, it just means her belly is full, and she's cozy.</p> <p>If she seems lethargic during the day, moving forward, I would possibly go back to waking her (because of blood sugar), but really, she seems perfect, and you're getting rest!!! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-sleep-sttn#post-2130438 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 10:47:52 +0000 Mrs. Coral 2130438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: My DD is 6.5 weeks and she has had nearly that exact same schedule since she was about 3 days old. I have never woken her up. She hits 6 hours somedays. Her weight is good, so I have never given it a second thought. </p> <p>Let yourself rest up, mama! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-sleep-sttn#post-2130435 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 10:45:19 +0000 Mrs. Lovejoy 2130435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It sounds like she was OK and would be in the future! That's great weight gain. I know some people are very comfortable with the "never wake a sleeping baby" notion. I would be, but my supply has always been an issue so unless I pumped, I would prefer to stay on a somewhat consistent schedule at least at first. If your supply isn't an issue, I say let her sleep! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-sleep-sttn#post-2130416 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 10:36:08 +0000 youboots 2130416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@edelweiss: yes she was hungry!! I fed her and she had a 1.5 oz bottle of pumped milk. She was also hungry for her feed 3 hours later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-sleep-sttn#post-2130401 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 10:28:47 +0000 edelweiss 2130401@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i think letting your LO sleep for a 6-hour stretch is fine given that it sounds like there aren't any weight concerns. chances are she'll just have a bigger feeding at the 6-hour point. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-sleep-sttn#post-2130384 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 10:21:23 +0000 youboots 2130384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My little girl is one month today. She hit her birth weight at her two week appt and is now up another pound.</p> <p>I have been setting an alarm for 5 hours to wake her to feed her during her last feeding of the night, per my LC one five hour stretch is great. Well she has slept 5 hours a night, followed by another 2-4 hour chunk for a week straight. I'm fighting a little cold :( and forgot to set the alarm last night. She slept for 6 hours before waking me up. Our next dr appt is not till 2 months, and LC appointment is not for another week and a half. So I thought I would ask you all. When did your newborn start sleeping in longer stretches? At what age is it ok to just let them sleep? I've been reading old posts and read several books and everyone has a different opinion. </p>