Although sleep is the dominant state in all newborns, individual differences in daily routines vary tremendously. These variances cause parents to react differently to each child. As you can imagine, those babies whose pattern closely resembles their parents' will be thought of as less fussy. Eyelids are closed with no body activity. Irregular Sleep Baby is asleep but active.
Breathing is spuratic.
8-9 hours Drowsiness Falling asleep or waking up. Varies Quiet Alertness Eyes open and attentive, though infant's body is relatively inactive. Breathing is even. 2-3 hours Waking Activity and Crying Frequent bursts of uncoordinated body activity. Breathing is very irregular.