Patient's question:
A two-month-old mixed-fed baby, who eats formula during the day and doesn't sleep unless they're also nursing for an hour, still doesn't sleep even if they've eaten for half the day. What's going on? No, is there something wrong with them?Doctor's answer:
1. Wrap the baby tightly in a blanket or sheet, covering their little arms too, so they feel like they're still in the womb, which will make them more comfortable.2. Put them in a "ivory tower" and gently rock them. This is based on book advice, and I haven't tried it, but I've rocked my baby with my arms, and she quickly fell asleep. This is normal. The infant stage is the fastest growing phase in life, and a child's appetite increases as they get older.