Effectiveness is the capability of producing a desired result. When something is deemed effective, it means it has an intended or expected outcome, or produces a deep, vivid impression.
The average newborn sleeps about 16 hours a day, but some need much less sleep and some much more. Also, it's not uncommon for a newborn's sleep pattern to change from day to day; he may sleep substantially less than usual one day and then catch up by sleeping more the following day.
During the first few weeks, newborns can sleep up to 16-20 hours a day in 3-4 hour stretches. Make sure they sleep safely and peacefully by: 1  Placing baby to sleep on her back on a firm surface. 2  Keeping extras like pillows, stuffed animals, and comforters out of the crib.3  Sleeping near baby but not in the same bed.4  Maintaining room temperature at the low to mid-twenties Celsius (around 22 ÂºC) or around 70F.ake sure they sleep safely and peacefully by: 1  Placing baby to sleep on her back on a firm surface. 2  Keeping extras like pillows, stuffed animals, and comforters out of the crib. 3  Sleeping near baby but not in the same bed. 4  Maintaining room temperature at the low to mid-twenties Celsius (around 22 ÂºC) or around 70F.