Newborns and Sleep

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Newborns and Sleep: Test Your Knowledge

Are you a new parent or caregiver looking to understand more about newborn sleep patterns? This quiz is designed to help you learn essential facts about how much sleep babies need, common sleep issues, and safe sleep practices.

10 thought-provoking questions
Multiple-choice format for easy answering
Great for parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in newborn care

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by CaringParent25

How many hours of sleep does a newborn need in a 24 hour period?

10 hours

16 hours

14-17 hours

22 hours

Select the answer that is NOT a common sleep issue

Baby is confused on day and night

Baby is overtired

Baby resents the crib

Baby is overstimulated

The definition of swaddling is

Putting baby in crib with a big blanket to keep warm

Tightly wrapping baby in a blanket to sleep

When can babies start to be swaddled?

Right away; day one

Not until they can roll over

What can happen if a swaddled baby is wrapped too tight?

Nothing; they'll be fine

It's difficult to breathe

Hip and leg development issues

They will want to stay swaddled forever

How long does the "startle reflex" last?

From birth until 12 weeks to 6 months of age

Starts at 12 weeks and goes until 6 months

Until they're a year old

Babies spend about ______ their time in REM sleep.

1/3

1/2

All

Other than swaddling, what's another way baby can be put to sleep?

How much time does baby spend asleep during the day?

7-8 hours

10-12 hours

3-5 hours

12-15 hours

If a baby is overstimulated, how can you get them to go to sleep?

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