The parents of a newborn ask when they can expect the baby to sleep through the night. The nurse responds that the baby will most likely sleep through the night by:
A) 6 weeks of age
B) 3 months of age
C) 6 months of age
D) 1 year of age
Ans: B
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Most infants sleep through the night by 3 months of age, but nocturnal awakenings continue to be frequent during the latter half of the first year.
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