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.
When experts talk about babies sleeping through the night at 12 weeks, it is important to know that by sleeping through they mean one stretch of minimum 5 hours, usually from midnight to 5am. Many people don't know this and think babies sleep 7-7 at 12 weeks. Some do, but most dont. By 12 weeks most babies sleep a 5-7 hour stretch during the night. By 4 months most babies are only on one feed a night. By 6 months most babies do not need to feed at night at all and sleep 10-11 hours straight. A small percentage of babies continue to need one night feed until 10 months. 75% of babies will automatically sleep longer, drop night feeds and sleep through the night all on their own.