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You may find that your baby sleeps much better – or “worse” – than someone else's. Just like adults, babies are individuals with different personalities and needs, but you can help your baby to gradually adopt healthy sleep habits from birth. Learn more about sleep, and you will feel better prepared.

Also, don't listen to everybody's advice – if you are worried about something, consult an experienced, trusted parenting expert or medical professional.

The first step is to always rule out illness and discomfort if your baby is battling to sleep. Remember too that “sleeping through the night” means sleeping for five hours, so don't expect your baby to sleep the way an adult does.

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THE SCIENCE OF SLEEP

Expect your newborn to wake at least twice during the night for food. He does this because his melatonin

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