Do naps during the day effect a 6 weeks olds sleeping at night?

No, newborns sleep a lot and they need the sleep. They can also have their nights and days mixed up when they are first born. They will outgrow this stage very soon :) although for the time being I know it feels like forever!

They NEED naps at that age...my 8 week old takes like 3 or 4 naps and sleep very well at night also. It makes for a much happier and healthy baby. Remember, babies are growing and that's why they need their rest.

There is a very wise old saying about newborns: "Sleep Begets Sleep". I personally find that the less my kid sleeps during the day, the worse her night time sleep is.

At 6 weeks old, your baby needs about 16 hours of sleep every day (meaning 16 out of every 24 hours).

Keep in mind that at this age "sleeping through the night" is considered any 5 continuous hours of sleep!

No. Studies have shown that the better babies (at this age) sleep during the day, the better they'll sleep at night. As she gets older though you'll be able to manipulate her naps to get her to sleep well at night.

newborns need to have naps during the day it is healthy for them and won't hurt their nighttime sleep. Just try not to let them nap about 2 of three hours before bedtime.

no babies that age NEED naps..most will have at least 2 naps during the day and

No let her sleep as much as she wants during the day...newborns sleep the majority of both day & night and she needs this sleep.

No, babies that age need to sleep whenever they feel like it. It should not impair their ability to sleep at night and getting up for your baby goes with the territory of having one.

no its normal for baby's to nap on and off all day .

i think babys have completely different sleeping schedules than adults