Newborn sleep cycles can feel like a mystery to exhausted parents. Babies don’t sleep like adults, they cycle through lighter and deeper phases much faster,

Newborn sleep cycles work differently than adult sleep. Babies sleep in shorter bursts, wake frequently, and spend more time in light sleep stages. This pattern often surprises new parents who expect longer stretches of rest. Understanding how newborn sleep cycles function helps caregivers set realistic expectations and respond to their baby’s needs