Waking every 2 hours? Let’s talk about why. In the first few weeks, frequent night wakes are completely normal. Your baby needs to wake often to meet their nutritional needs. But if your little one was sleeping soundly and is now waking more often, or if they are feeding more frequently at night than during the day, there is usually an underlying reason. Here are some of the most common causes of 2-hourly night wakes by age: Newborns (3-12 weeks): They may be uncomfortable, especially if too col