2 week old just slept 8 hours then woke up for a feed! I feel awful!

[Rosy]

My dd is two weeks old and has just slept through the night (unintentionally). I fed her at 8.30 last night, a formula feed, and set my alarm to go off at 12.30am. Normally during the night she doesn't stir much so I set the alarm for 4 hourly and wake her up, or I get up if she wakes earlier. Last night my alarm didn't go off, and she didn't stir until 4am! I feel terrible that she went all night like that without a feed. Of course she's just had a massive feed now and is ready to go back for another sitting, but will it hurt her to go that long?

[kirsty_lee]

I noticed the minute that my dd had formula she slept ALL night.. I don't really think it's anything to worry about. She obviously needed it babe.

[Just Me]

If she was hungry she would have woken up . . . hungry babies let you know that they are hungry. Don't feel bad - enjoy the sleep!

[Heaven]

No need to worry!! Is she is hungry she will wake up, trust me.

[Junglemum]

i wouldn't worry, infact i'd be stoked! Like the others say, your babe will let you know when they are hungry, if it was me i wouldn't be setting any alarms!!

[Pandora]

unless there are other issues - i.e. she hasnt been feeding properly or is unwell, then there should not be an issue.
DS was a great night sleeper for early on he'd sleep for 5 hours a night minimum and stopped waking for night feeds, for good, at about 3-4 weeks old

[SamiH]

As long as she has been well and healthy and putting on weight steadily, been bright eyed and bushy tailed etc - I wouldnt worry at all.

At this age they really need regular feeds - so be prepared for some catch up today from her - she may snack a bit more

[Beautitude]

What a great sleep!!! I wouldn't be concerned unless there is a reason that you need to feed 4 hourly. DS had jaundice and we had to wake him 4 hourly around the clock as he wouldn't wake on his own. Once he was over it we started demand feeding.