Patient's question:
Not taking a good nap, not eating milk well either. We are mixed breed, only noticed this in recent days. Past treatment and effectiveness: Took Mammi Ai, what kind of assistance is needed: What is the situation? Need to go to the hospital for a thorough check-up?...Doctor's answer:
If not given milk, they cry; if given, they can't eat enough. This is because their habits haven't been properly developed. If the baby doesn't have other physical discomforts, such as high fever or dry cough, there's no need to worry excessively. What needs to be done is to gradually readjust their dietary routine.They can't eat a lot at once, meaning they can't be fully satisfied with a single meal. Falling asleep in a hungry state will naturally lead to waking up hungry. What parents need to do is first, ensure the baby doesn't sleep too much during the day, or else they won't sleep soundly at night and the sleep duration will be too short. Gradually readjust the baby's feeding schedule.
It takes the baby 4 hours to fully digest a meal of milk, meaning the time difference between two diaper changes shouldn't be shorter than four hours. It's crucial to manage the timing well—diapers shouldn't be changed before four hours have passed. If the baby cries, offer water. If the mother gives in and changes the diaper before four hours, the milk from the previous meal hasn't been fully digested and has already been acidified in the stomach. If new milk is then fed, it will mix with the old milk and become acidic as well. If this happens repeatedly, it can harm the baby's gastrointestinal tract, leading to poor digestion and potentially lifelong stomach problems.
When changing a diaper, make sure the baby is fully fed, and then feed again after four hours. The baby will understand that if they don't finish this meal, they'll have to wait four more hours for the next one—even if they cry, they won't get milk before four hours have passed. When they're extremely hungry, they'll definitely eat more and eat their fill at the next meal. Gradually, good habits will be formed, and the issues you mentioned will no longer occur. This is also a form of protection for the baby's gastrointestinal tract.