My little girl still sleeps almost all day....should I be worried?

No problem, One month baby must sleep at least 18 to 20 hours per day, so no need to worry about your child.

Hi, I am a mother of four and I used to work with infants before I had my own. Infants need a lot of sleep. They grow very fast in the beginning and good sleep is important for that growth. as they age the growth rate slows and the amount of sleep decreases..then my dear you will be wishing she still napped as much..lol. As long as she eats and potties it's all good. As for being a paranoid new daddy it's normal. I think there would be something wrong if you weren't. My own hubby was that way with our first and even a little with this last one (5 months) when she was born. See when we where still in the Hospital with the first (now 11) I was in the bathroom when she had her first BM, you know the one that is black in color. Well he thought for sure something was wrong and snatched her up naked baby glory and ran down the hall yelling for a nurse. When we where back two years later with number 2 we had a nurse who was there during the first baby and remembered him very clearly and pretty much picked on him the entire time we where there which was a long time as she was a preemie and in ICU for a few weeks after being born. SO don't worry, try to relax and remember that if it bothers you call the Dr. That is what they are there for. Or see if your insurance has a help nurse phone line. You can call that at anytime. Now from the wife's side try not to be over bearing and too untrusting. As a first time Mom she is probably a little nervous her self and feeling a little incompetent. Your insecurities could really bother her, especially if you insist on not trusting her instincts. New Moms can be touchy too...lol Good luck and congratulations.

Yes, they sleep for long hours, so you need not to worry about this dude and also they need it for their brain development. http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/2458354.aspx

Your wife is absolutely right. Do not worry. it is very mormal. when they grow up little by little the hour of sleeping will be reduced. then starts the stress for the poor mother some times for the father also.

Don't worry about the situation about your litle girl,traciesdaddy.The little girl should sleeping a long time per day,it is normal to little children,if you can't believe,you can bring your little girl to the hospital and take a check

Hi I am a mother of 2 and also worked in childcare before becoming a mum. It is perfectly normal for babies to sleep most of the day (my 2 certainly did although only cap naps). This is when they do most of their growing. As they get older they will sleep less and work themselves into more of a routine. Just try to enjoy your little one as they grow way too quickly

hai nothing to worry. u should be happy with that. usually babies sleep for longtime after birth and it reduce slow by slow as baby grows. only u have to worry if your sleep did not sleep. congrats for your babies activity. don not worry about. its be alright. have a healthy and peaceful life to you and your baby. thanks

Not to worry, dude. Infants sleep for almost the whole day, it's normal. They need a lot of sleep in order to grow well. Perhaps you are too worried, that's why. Well, let nature take its own course.

hi, Little babies(infants) sleep around 16-18 hours. It is quite normal, I understand your worry since I am a dad too. In my opinion this is normal and as slowly they grow up they stay awake for a longer time. But still if you have concern about it just see a pediatrician and explain your worry. Doctor will be able to give you confidence. So there is nothing much to worry about it. When you are worried better clear that worry don't carry it for longer time. Happy Parenting Calpro

its normal since babies need a lot f time to rest especially after a meal. just be sure to check if she's still braething.