Wake or let sleep?

Gabbabridge

DS is 3 wks and has been gaining weight fine and eating well. He had 20 ounces yesterday and plenty of wet and dirty diapers with 9 feedings. He last ate 5 hours ago though and has been sleeping since. I'm tempted to let him wake when he wants to eat. But do I need to get him up at some point?

stecca30

I def understand wanting to let your baby sleep, but I wouldn't let them go much longer than 4 hrs without eating, at least for the first 46 weeks. My little guy never slept that long when he was a newborn so you're lucky!

rjeller32

If he is gaining weight fine, let that LO sleep! I definitely think zzz's for all is always a good thing. He'll wake up when he is hungry

leasaj

Let him sleep....unless there's a medical reason to get him up.

What I would give for 5 straight hours!!!

Gabbabridge

Thanks, all. It has made for a really nice night!! He's certainly not consistent with sleep but I'll definitely take it when I can.

rlyttle

During the day I ALWAYS woke DS up to eat. During the night I NEVER woke him. I wanted him sleeping at night, not all day. 

nearly_klo

rlyttle:

During the day I ALWAYS woke DS up to eat. During the night I NEVER woke him. I wanted him sleeping at night, not all day.nbsp;

this. I had a 4 hour max during the day to help her sort out day and night.

Gabbabridge

Good point on day feedings!

mhickey426

my dr said to wake her during the day to get her on a schedule.