Im getting very concerned about my 5 wk old baby. He hardly ever wakes up! He has started to rouse himself every 4- hours or so for a feed but rarely stays consious afterwards. I think it would be fair to say that he sleeps for at least 21 hours in every 24 hour period. I have been to the doctors but they dont seem to beieve that he really is this sleepy and are unconcerned because he is gaining weight.
When he doesnt wake for a feed, we have to undress him and sprinkle him with cold water just to get him semi-concious so that he'll accept his bottle.
Does anyone else have a similar problem or any advice please?
2007-01-20 01:06:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Newborns sleep a lot, but that sounds like a lot. CALL THE DOCTOR......My file of calls on my son (first baby) was huge.
They get paid and expect you to call a lot!
2007-01-20 01:12:38 · answer #1 · answered by jm1970 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess if he has been seen by a doctor that jaundice has been ruled out. Jaundice can make babies very sleepy and they miss feedings.
I wouldn't worry too much as long as he is waking up every 4 hours or so and he is gaining weight. You will wish for these days in a few short months...lol!
good luck and if you continue to worry, don't be afraid to get second, third, fourth opinions...
2007-01-20 12:22:00 · answer #2 · answered by єЖтяα ¢яιѕρψ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 4 week old sleeps alot also. Only at night does he want to stay up for a few hours at a time. He was premature and is still small though.
2007-01-20 10:57:24 · answer #3 · answered by shorty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son slept a lot too. As long as he is gaining weight, I wouldn't worry about it too much. Enjoy it while it lasts because it won't be long before you are wishing he would go to sleep.
2007-01-20 10:34:06 · answer #4 · answered by peach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 5 week old needs LOTS of sleep. Your baby is fine :)
2007-01-20 09:16:08 · answer #5 · answered by Erika 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give thanks, you will get a lot of rest....My baby was and still is the same at 28 months and I get my well deserved rest and he is very healthy. But if you are worried contact your doctor Oh by the way CUT that water thing out.
2007-01-20 11:07:31 · answer #6 · answered by kizzy041 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
bring him to another doctor
2007-01-20 09:13:04 · answer #7 · answered by cherry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋