Patient's question:
When my baby was about two and a half months old, the lack of calcium was very noticeable. He never slept well. After taking calcium supplements for more than 20 days, things have improved somewhat. However, his current rest schedule is to sleep around 4:30 in the evening and wake up at 5:30 the next day. Then he plays for a while and sleeps again at 6:30, waking up around 8:00. After that, he sleeps for 30 minutes to 2 hours every two hours on average. Is this rest schedule normal? Is he sleeping too much? When he's awake, his spirits are great.Doctor's answer:
First, let the baby sleep less during the day—usually one or two hours in the morning and the same in the afternoon. At night (after feeding the baby around 5-6 PM and waiting for half an hour before bathing), try to get the baby to rest by 8-9 PM. At this time, the house must be quiet, and adults should also try to go to bed early. The baby watches the habits of the adults, so this is very important. It's essential to ensure the baby gets more than 14-15 hours of sleep each day, otherwise it will affect brain development.Given the situation you described, it seems the baby isn't getting enough to eat. I suggest mixed feeding. You can try nursing first, and if the baby cries for milk, start with a small amount (50-60 ML). If the baby finishes and still cries, gradually increase the amount. If not, reduce it.
After the baby is a month old, they usually eat every two or three hours. Make sure the baby is well-fed before bedtime, otherwise they won’t sleep well, and neither will you. Usually, feeding the baby two or three times at night is enough.
Also, use diapers at night instead of potty training. If the baby suddenly wakes up, don’t talk to them—just gently pat their back, and they’ll fall asleep quickly.