My 5 week old is barely taking any naps during the day, and is only sleeping around 6-7hrs a night, in between feedings. When she tries to nap she often wakes after only 20mins. Also, when she is awake, she is extremely fussy and often can't be consoled easily. I'm not sure if she's suffering from excess gas or possibly GERD or worse colic, any advice would be great
2006-09-25 13:11:11 · 8 answers · asked by MOJO25 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
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2006-09-25 13:20:38 · answer #1 · answered by Cherries 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Has this pretty much been her sleeping pattern since she was born? Is her pediatrician concerned?
I wish you luck. My son has always been an ... interesting ... sleeper. He was up every hour or two at night for the first fourteen months of his life. Now, at the age of two, he's only up once during the night - however, he only sleeps six or seven hours, total, then is raring to go, save for an hour nap during the day. I sincerely hope your daughter turns out to be a better sleeper than that. Actually, it sounds like she already is. I'd love to be able to sleep six or seven hours at a stretch!
She may very well be getting into her colic period. When our kid was in that period, we had a little luck getting him to sleep in his carseat/infant carrier, which we brought into the house. Other people have reported luck with swaddling and something called a "Miracle Blanket", which looks a lot like a baby straitjacket.
Some have reported good luck combatting colic using a product called "Baby Bliss Gripewater". I suppose we also had luck - each time I gave it to our son, he threw up, which would coincidentally end his shrieking for the night.
I'm sorry for having such lackluster advice, but perhaps it will at least reassure you that your situation isn't uncommon. Of course, if you truly get concerned that your daughter isn't doing well, you can give her pediatrician a call. They'll often give a list of things to watch out for while you're on the phone. The book "What to Expect the First Year" is also really handy.
2006-09-25 13:28:55 · answer #2 · answered by IrritableMom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds possibly like colic.. or is baby getting enough to eat? ( babies at 5 weeks can eat between 3- 6 oz in a sitting, 30 min on each side for nursing ) Try to swaddle baby for naps and maybe gripe water ( you can get it at the pharmacy or like Walgreens ) . . or could try giving her mylacon dropps before each feeding to cut down on her gas.
Even burping baby between ounces seems to help.
2006-09-25 13:16:53 · answer #3 · answered by Fire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first daughter, who is now 24 years old and pregnant with her first baby, was like that. She rarely slept during the day. She had colic - my mom was a SAINT & stayed with me all the time & we would take turns holding her & rocking her to soothe her. I would have the dr check her out just to make sure there isn't anything more serious but some babies are like that. Good luck to you hon.
2006-09-25 15:05:55 · answer #4 · answered by dmommab@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very odd... Humans start out sleeping 20 hous a day when they are born and decline from there....6-7 hours a day? i would be worried.... your supposed to get that much when your around 60
2006-09-25 13:14:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best advice , is take your child to a pediatrician.They will be able to give you the info, you need for your baby girl.
2006-09-25 13:29:12 · answer #6 · answered by Angel_4u 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try swaddling your baby you will probably find that she will sleep alot better wrapped up nice and snug!! Good luck and i hope this helps!!!
2006-09-25 13:13:32 · answer #7 · answered by bec 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rock her in a quiet place
2006-09-25 13:15:13 · answer #8 · answered by Day 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋