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Why do they say, "I'm going to sleep like a baby"?

Asked by beast (1055points) July 2nd, 2008

Why do they use this phrase? Last time I checked, babies wake up crying every two hours or so in the middle of the night. Certainly, that’s not what the person means when they say they’re going to “sleep like a baby”.

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flameboi's avatar

Have u ever seen a baby sleeping??? They look so peaceful…

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shilolo's avatar

Also, after a while, babies can sleep for a long time, uninterrupted. Some are known to sleep for more than 12 hours at a pop, and look so cute while doing it…

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scamp's avatar

Babies sleep peacefully because they don’t have to worry about a thing. Even when they do wake up crying, their every want and need is taken care of for them.

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marinelife's avatar

I agree with scamp. The phrase means to sleep as if you were completely innocent and had no cares and nothing on your mind.

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boffin's avatar

Why do they use this phrase? Last time I checked, babies wake up crying every two hours or so in the middle of the night.

True

But not a care in the world…
There in lies the real truth to, “Sleeping Like a Baby”.....

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Cardinal's avatar

Sleep w/o worries or concerns, peacefull.

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