Research has revealed. Parents sleep 4 hours less each night

Parents sleep 4 to 4.5 hours less each night, according to a new study. In the first year of their child, they lose more than two months of sleep in total.

Mothers and fathers who have new babies often voice their sleep problems; but this has now been proven by research.

New parents sleep four and a half hours less each night. They wake up an average of 975 nights a year to care for their babies, which is almost three times a night. Mothers are the most affected by sleep problems.

Also, while men go back to sleep more easily and seven out of ten get a good night's sleep upon waking, only 44 percent for women.

The study authors note that women are more involved with the baby than men, noting tasks that only the mother can do, such as breastfeeding.

Hungry and teething effective
In a study of 500 parents with children under the age of five, the fact that babies are hungry is the biggest reason they want their parents late at night. Teething (41 percent) and toilet problems (37 percent) come right after.

Sleep expert Hannah Shore said: “Caring for a baby or toddler can have a significant impact on the quality of sleep for parents, especially in the first few months after birth. "Breastfeeding mothers will naturally wake up more often during the night than fathers, and even if the baby doesn't need feeding, they're more likely to get up because they can calm the baby back to sleep faster."

Shore points out that with the newborn baby, parents prepare themselves for insomnia, but it is still important for the parents to be rested for a healthy and happy baby: “Prioritizing resting and asking for help where needed are extremely important to ensure your peace of mind during this challenging time. . Having kids isn't easy, and it's okay to ask for help every now and then.”