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Wake windows can help sleep-deprived parents keep baby awake long enough before naps or bedtime without letting them become overtired. According to Jenelle Ferry, M.D., a board-certified neonatologist and director of feeding, nutrition and infant development at Pediatrix® Neonatology of Florida, signs of overtiredness go beyond typical sleepy cues and can include shorter, more fragmented naps and tired-but-wired behavior. If baby shows signs of being overtired, it likely means their wake window is too long, said Dr. Ferry. “Follow cues for sleep, as this is more crucial for brain development than a specific period of time for being awake,” she advised.
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