Is it normal for a one-month-old baby to sleep too much?

Patient's question:

The baby is a little over a month old. Today, they have been napping all day. They wake up to drink milk when hungry, and they drink milk with their eyes closed. After drinking, they go back to napping. Their energy level is low, but their temperature is normal, and their appetite is good. Usually, they play for one or two hours every day, but today they have been sleeping all day. What could be the reason?

Doctor's answer:

According to your description, the baby sleeping a lot during naps is normal, and there's no need to worry too much. Pay close attention to monitoring the temperature, and if there's no fever, you can wait for now. When the baby is hungry and nursing, you can talk to them and gently stroke them to help wake them up a bit. Moreover, since they're not in the best spirits today and it's already evening, wait a little longer to see how they do. Pay attention to keeping their abdomen warm. Based on your description, it's recommended to see a doctor for a check-up, especially since the baby is still very young. Pay attention to keeping their abdomen warm.

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