🍼 What is Active Sleep in Newborns? 😴 Newborns experience a type of light sleep called Active Sleep (aka REM sleep). Here’s what it looks like: ✨ Twitching & Movement: Tiny limbs may move, and you’ll see cute facial expressions (like smiles or grimaces) 🥰 👀 Rapid Eye Movement: Their eyes move under their lids as their brain stays active. 💨 Irregular Breathing: You’ll notice quick, shallow breaths—completely normal! ⏰ Short Sleep Cycles: Newborns spend about half their sleep time in this pha