Patient's question:
My baby has always been bottle-fed and I have been taking care of her. Recently, she has been sleeping very little during deep sleep. She seems to only sleep for a total of less than 7 hours a day. She falls asleep for a short while, then wakes up restless, having nightmares. I feed her formula, but she doesn't sleep again after drinking it. This has been happening at night too, with the longest stretch of sleep being less than 3 hours.What kind of help is needed: Hello, for a two-month-old baby, how can I address the issue of very little total sleep time in a day?
Doctor's answer:
If a baby doesn't eat enough at one time, or wears too many clothes, feels uncomfortable, or lacks calcium, these can all interfere with the quality of deep sleep. It's recommended to take her to the hospital for a check-up. Additionally, give her some dried fish oil and let her bask in the sun regularly. At two months old, she can also engage in outdoor activities twice a day. Quickly open the windows in her room to check the air quality. If the baby seems lethargic, it's best to see a doctor. If the baby is lacking calcium, the main symptoms are crying frequently, reduced deep sleep, easily waking up, and being startled easily.