Patient's question:
The baby is six months old. Since four months, he has been flipping between day and night. He sleeps for 7-8 hours during the day and then plays all night. During the day, he sleeps all day. What should I do? I don't let him sleep, but he feels uncomfortable, and he's also not cooperative with feeding unless I let him sleep naturally. I'm afraid that flipping between day and night will affect his growth and development. However, if I try to adjust his schedule, I'm worried that waking him up when he's sleeping will make it even worse! Should I still let him sleep naturally? Will the baby naturally adjust as he gets older?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, it is recommended to give your child a bath and massage before bedtime to help them calm down. The baby's deep sleep environment should be as quiet as possible, and curtains can be drawn before the 100th day of sleep. Soft music can be played before sleep, and the lights can be dimmed, which is also beneficial for the child's deep sleep. Avoid making the child too excited before sleep, as excessive excitement can also help with sleep. Get some vitamin D and sun exposure every day, and take appropriate calcium supplements. Parents need to help the child establish the concept of day and night. Try to sleep less during the day and sleep at night, and after a while, it will be corrected.