During the initial weeks, babies wake up every 2-3 hrs in the night..Even if the baby is sleepy, parents are advised to wake the babies(especially breastfed) every 2-3 hrs since babies stomach is tiny and it can empty soon. Formula fed babies can sleep upto 3-4 hrs after a month or so. Some babies make it as a habit to wake up in the night for feeding, After 6 months, it was suggested by our pediatrician not to make this habit and even if the baby wakes, soothe him by a pat.
Remember that babies love to be in the hands of parents(or caretakers) and enjoy the warmth of the body...Since their uterus life was warm and not exposed to outside air, they love to enjoy the same warmth in parents. They can easily asleep when you keep them close with your body but when you put him in the crib, they would open the eyes all of a sudden. Babies could continue their sleep in crib if you dont remove your hands from them immediately after laying him in his crib. Have your hands on the sides or in the chest for a while in the crib so that he feels the warmth still and his sleep is not disturbed by this shift.
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