Patient's question:
My little girl is 50 days old and her sleep schedule is completely reversed—day and night. It's really frustrating. During the day, she sleeps a lot and very soundly, often for 2-3 hours at a time, but at night, she doesn't sleep or sleeps lightly. She'll wake up after just 15-20 minutes, with her eyes wide open.Doctor's answer:
Hello, child. Daytime napping and nighttime wakefulness indicate irregular sleep patterns. As a mother, you should understand your child's sleep habits. Encourage more playtime during the day and limit daytime naps. Additionally, you should provide nighttime care. Before the child is three months old, they typically sleep for about 18 hours a day.Do not engage the child immediately upon waking. They have a long period of light sleep, and even after opening their eyes, they will fall back asleep shortly. In the evening, before they go to sleep, you can comfort them by singing lullabies to help them develop good sleep habits.