Baby Sleep Myths You Should Know Are Myths  There is a lot of
handed down wisdom you are likely to hear about baby sleep.  But
equally there are a lot of myths attached to baby sleep that
you’re likely to hear. We look at what is fact and what is
fiction:  Baby Sleep  1. Don’t waken baby  Actually new born
babies need to be fed at regular intervals of two hours or so in
the first few weeks.  So even if a baby is sleeping offer a
feed. He or she may not even awaken, but may feed instinctively
while asleep.  2. Crib bumpers are a good idea  They aren’t.
Many experts have called for their ban since they pose choking
and suffocation hazards. The risks outweigh any possible
benefits.  3. Babies sleep through the night 40 days/12 weeks
Alas babies have their own ideas about when they want to sleep
through the night – and by that we mean 5 hours of uninterrupted
sleep.  Some babies are angles and may do this at one week;
others may not do this till they are 12 months old – both are
normal!  4. Keep complete silence