Are babies sleeping a lot worrying?

The article is consulted professionally by Master, Dr. Ngo Thi Oanh – Pediatrician – Department of Pediatrics – Newborn – Share99 Ha Long International Health Hub. He has more than 10 years working in pediatrics and has strengths in examining, diagnosing and treating respiratory, digestive, urinary and child nutrition.

Usually, babies need to get at least 16 hours of sleep a day, their sleep is usually 3-4 hours naps interspersed with feeding meals. This is because the infant's stomach is quite small, so it does not contain much food so the child must get up to recharge.

During post-birth the mother should not let the newborn sleep for too long without feeding. After about 3-4 hours, the mother can actively wake the baby up to breastfeed. However, it is also not recommended to worry too much about cases where babies sleep too much if the child is still eating well, eating normally. Breastfeeding is recommended according to the needs of the child.

1. Why do babies sleep so much?

Children in the newborn stage usually sleep from 18-20 hours at any time of the day, each sleep can last 2-3 hours and without following a rule, the child sleeps more during the day than at night.

Sleep for children is very important in the development of the nervous and emotional systems. When a child sleeps, he handles the reception information during the day and produces growth hormone that is useful for bone and muscle growth.

Do babies sleep a lot well

Children in the early stages usually sleep between 18-20 hours at any time of the day

Unless there are unusual symptoms, the child sleeps more when sleeping than usual for no ominous reason. Some common reasons for babies sleeping a lot are:

  • Children are experiencing a milestone of growth and development leapfrogged
  • Child with mild illness(cold)
  • Children who have just been vaccinated
  • Children previously did not get enough sleep due to an upper respiratory tract infection that made it difficult for them to breathe
  • In addition, babies who sleep a lot can also be caused by jaundice or insufficient appetite
  • In some cases, some medical causes can cause the child to sleep too much, arrhythmias and heart rate can affect the sleep of babies and premature babies often sleep slightly differently than full-month babies.

2. What to do when babies sleep too much?

The most dangerous thing when babies sleep a lot is that they are not breastfed enough according to their needs, affecting their physical and development. Therefore, when the child sleeps too much, the mother should wake the child every 2-3 hours (8-12 times a day) to breastfeed the baby. Babies under 4 weeks of age should not let them fast for longer than 4-5 hours without feeding.

Do babies sleep a lot well

Mother should wake the child every 2-3 hours (8-12 times a day) to breastfeed the baby

When waking the child up, it is possible to try stroking the child's cheeks as this can stimulate the child's instincts. If the caress is unsuccessful, it is possible to gently shake the young toe and gently swipe from under the young paws.

Each child's eating needs are also different so parents should consult a doctor or specialist for advice on their eating needs and development.

Usually, babies will sleep a lot about the first 1 month. In case the baby sleeps too much, slows weight gain, or has abnormal manifestations, the mother should take the baby to a medical facility for an early examination.

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About: John Smith

b1ffdb54307529964874ff53a5c5de33?s=90&r=gI am the author of Share99.net. I had been working in Vinmec International General Hospital for over 10 years. I dedicate my passion on every post in this site.

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