Sleep is crucial
When in the womb, babies sleep up to 22 hours a day in the final trimester. Yet, premature born babies in the hospital can get as little as 15 hours of sleep due to frequent interventions and unintended disturbances. For parents and caregivers, a prematurely born baby may even seem awake, while they are actually in an active sleep state. Sleep is crucial for healthy growth, immune function, and brain development. Minimizing this sleep deficiency gap is essential.