The first weeks of parenthood are a blur of sleepless nights and relentless hunger—yet when a newborn suddenly demands the breast or bottle every hour, it’s not just exhaustion at play. This phenomenon, known as cluster feeding, is a biological rhythm as old as humanity itself, a survival tactic wired into infants to ensure they … Read more
Cluster feeding isn’t just a phase—it’s a survival tactic, a hormonal response, and a parent’s first real test of endurance. One moment, you’re basking in the quiet rhythm of a well-fed newborn; the next, you’re staring at a wide-eyed baby demanding feed after feed, with no clear end in sight. The question *when does cluster … Read more
Newborns arrive in the world with one overriding priority: sleep. While adults might envy their ability to slumber through the night, the sheer volume—14 to 17 hours daily for infants, up to 18 hours for premature babies—feels almost excessive. Parents often wonder why babies sleep so much, questioning whether it’s normal, necessary, or even healthy. … Read more
