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Newborns sleep an average of eight to nine hours during the day and approximately eight hours during the night for a total of 16 to 17 hours in a 24-hour period. You should not allow a newborn to sleep more then five to six hours during the first five to six weeks of life.
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Lucile Packard Children's Hospital: Sleep Patterns of Newborns
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