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.
At 6-12 months. From about six months, babies have their longest sleep at night. Between 6 and 12 months, most babies are in bed between 6 pm and 10 pm. They usually take less than 30 minutes to get to sleep (but about 10% of babies take longer). Most babies can sleep for a period of six hours or more at night and are waking less.