Patient's question:
Zero days sevenDetailed medical condition and consultation purpose: My son is now one month and seven days old. Around two weeks after birth, he suddenly started sleeping very little every day. Sometimes he sleeps less than 12 hours in a day. Even when he sleeps a bit more, it's only around 15-16 hours. Additionally, he urinates and defecates frequently. I don't know what the reason could be, and I'm looking for some good methods.
Duration of the current illness: About 20 days
Medical history: Mild asphyxia at birth. Apgar score was 6 on the first assessment and 8 on the second assessment.
Doctor's answer:
Lack of trace elements, reduced blood calcium due to increased brain and vegetative nervous system excitability, leading to restless sleep at night for the baby. Calcium and vitamin D need to be supplemented. If calcium deficiency occurs, the baby's fontanelles may not close properly; if zinc deficiency occurs, mouth ulcers are usually present around the corners of the mouth.2. Too hot or too cold
3. Too dry, with nasal mucus
4. Too excited before sleep, go to sleep on time: 0.5 to 1 hour before the baby goes to sleep, the baby should be calmed down. Avoid playing too excitedly before bed and overstimulating the baby. Watching stimulating TV programs, telling scary stories, or playing with new toys before bed should be avoided. Create a good sleep environment for the baby. The room temperature should be suitable, quiet, and dimly lit. The bedding should be light, soft, and dry. The baby should be urinated before bed.
5. Pay attention to whether there are pinworms around the anus.
6. Many mothers think the baby is hungry when they wake up at night and then feed the baby. In fact, this is a very bad habit. Doing so may instead create a habit of waking up at night to feed.
7. Accumulated food, poor digestion, heat, or overeating at night can also cause sleep disturbances. It is recommended that solid foods such as porridge and noodles should be fed at least 2 to 3 hours before bed, and then a little milk should be given before bed.