How to deal with a 30-day-old baby who doesn't sleep soundly?

Patient's question:

A 30-day-old baby, who doesn't sleep well during naps, keeps sighing and whimpers, making it hard to sleep. The sighing often causes them to spit up milk. They don't sleep well when lying on their side, and it's a bit better when held.

Doctor's answer:

A one-month-old baby doesn't sleep well, often spitting out milk while humming and straining, and doesn't sleep well when lying on their side. When picked up, they feel a bit better. This situation may be due to overfeeding, leading to indigestion and poor digestion again. Probiotics should be given to aid digestion and help restore intestinal function. The feeding time should be shortened, and more water should be given between feedings. Don't force the baby to eat; let them eat as much as they can. In a few days, their absorption function will gradually recover completely.
Additionally, pay attention to giving the baby fish liver oil (vitamin AD) for digestion, and get more sun exposure, which can improve sleep and prevent rickets.

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