BREAKING DOWN 'Normative Economics'. Normative statements are often heard in the media because they tend to represent a theory or opinion rather than objective analysis. Normative economics is a valuable way to establish goals and generate new ideas, but it should not be used as a basis for policy decisions.
You may find yourself wondering if your baby can sleep on his stomach, especially if he appears to be more comfortable that way. To prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, which remains a threat until your baby is 12 months of age, it is best for her to sleep on her back, instead of her stomach.
Some babies sleep through the night within a week or two of being born. But most have their days and nights backward at first, sleeping more in the day and less at night. Most babies will start sleeping at night at about four months of age. You wonât get an uninterrupted stretch of the baby sleeping 10-12 hours, but you will get about five hours and then another good uninterrupted stretch after a night feeding. Donât worry if your baby is four months old and still isnât sleeping that long. You can help her along by letting her sleep at night, not waking her to feed, and by keeping things dark and quiet. Save the exciting, fun things until daytime.