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10 Sleep-Deprived Dads Tell Some Crazy Stories
Proof that sleep deprivation can make a parent feel drunk!
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Inger Carter
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“Sleep deprivation can have the same effect on the human brain as a night of heavy drinking,” says Dr. Harvey Karp. "Studies have shown that cumulatively sleeping less than 6 hours a night results in alertness equivalent of a legally drunk driver.”
New parent sleep deprivation is a silent crisis, to be taken seriously. It causes 100,000’s of devastating health problems and even fatalities. So new parents, for real, take care of yourselves! But we also can’t deny that it produces some high comedy, too. As these 10 sleep-deprived dads' stories show, exhaustion can lead “drunk tired” dads to do…some pretty wild stuff!
Almost every new dad has some story about what he’s unthinkingly done while desperate for sleep – so, please…keep yours on the funny side! Always make sure your baby is sleeping safely, take naps when you can and remember that exhausted driving is the same as drunk driving. We hope you enjoyed these 10 sleep-deprived dads' stories, and we'd love to hear your story too...so feel free to share it in the comments below!
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Disclaimer: The information on our site is NOT medical advice for any specific person or condition. It is only meant as general information. If you have any medical questions and concerns about your child or yourself, please contact your health provider. Breastmilk is the best source of nutrition for babies. It is important that, in preparation for and during breastfeeding, mothers eat a healthy, balanced diet. Combined breast- and bottle-feeding in the first weeks of life may reduce the supply of a mother's breastmilk and reversing the decision not to breastfeed is difficult. If you do decide to use infant formula, you should follow instructions carefully.
