#baby Newborn Sleep Schedule - What's Actually Normal 2026 My daughter slept in 30-minute bursts for the first six weeks. My friend's baby. Five-hour stretches from day one. I obsessively googled "newborn sleep schedule" while holding her at 3 a.m., convinced I was doing something wrong. Spoiler: there's no such thing as one "normal" schedule. Here's what matters. Newborn sleep schedule questions dominate new parent anxiety. How much should they sleep? When will they sleep longer? Why won't they sleep in the bassinet? Newborn sleep is messy, unpredictable, and looks different for every baby. Understanding realistic infant sleep expectations helps you survive these exhausting weeks without questioning your sanity. https://www.parnthub.com/2026/02/newborn-sleep-schedule.html?m=1