Patient's question:
The baby is already 72 days old today and is exclusively formula-fed. In the past month, he has been eating very regularly, with a large appetite. Now, he drinks 150ml per meal. During the day, he is fed every three hours, with half a glass of water added in between. His daytime sleep is not fixed, sometimes he naps for an hour, sometimes just 20 minutes, or around 30 minutes. At night, he sleeps very regularly. As soon as it gets dark, he falls asleep after feeding. His first nap averages 4-6 hours, and the second nap lasts 3-4 hours. If he gets hungry in between, he cries. But the other night, he slept for a continuous 9 hours. Is this not good? I previously asked the doctor at the health clinic, who said that even if he sleeps for 3 hours at night, he still needs to be woken up for feeding. Is this correct? Should he be woken up every three hours at night for feeding?Doctor's answer:
Hello, newborns spend about 18 to 22 hours sleeping every day. Please pay attention to whether the indoor temperature is too high and whether the child is wrapped too much. If the child is too hot, it can cause restless sleep. At this time, there may be sweat beads on the child's nose tip, and touching their body may also feel damp. You need to lower the room temperature and reduce or loosen the blankets. When the child feels comfortable, if the child is troubled by newborn diseases, parents must take the child to see a doctor immediately for treatment to avoid blindly using small advertisements for medicine. It is necessary to use medicine reasonably. For parents, it is necessary to give the child enough care and attention, and to help the child get timely medical treatment as much as possible.