A mother of a 2-month-old infant tells the nurse,"My child doesn't sleep as much as his older brother did at the same age." What is the best response for the nurse?

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Newborn infants may sleep as much as 17 to 20 hours per day.Sleep patterns vary widely,with some infants sleeping only 2 to 3 hours at a time.Infants typically do not need more caloric intake to improve sleep behaviors.Stimulating activities before bedtime may keep the baby awake.There is no need for the mother to keep behavior records.Just because an infant may not sleep as much as a sibling did does not justify labeling the child as being difficult.Identifying an infant as difficult without identifying helpful actions is not a therapeutic response for a parent concerned about sleep.

A Mother of a 2-Month-Old Infant Tells the Nurse,"My Child