I have a 2 weeks old that makes alot of grunting sounds and doesnt't sleep well can something be wrong?

Question

Sleeps for 20 minutes at a time, doesnt want to sleep in bassinet. wants to be held alot seems very nervous

Answer 1

That sounds exactly like my son did at that age. He wouldn't sleep for more than 20 minutes (and therefore neither did I), I remember once he slept about 45 minutes and I felt like I slept forever. He was always making those grunts, and he had a terrible time nursing. He'd scrunch up and then stretch out and pull off the nipple. And I'd be able to hear gas in his stomach. He eventually was diagnosed with Infant Acid Reflux and put on Zantac which helped him tremendously. He's a little over 5 months now and will be weened off the zantac soon. Not sure if this is the case with your baby or not, but worth mentioning it to the doctor. Good luck and congrats on your new baby!

Answer 2

Hmm... I think this warrants a visit to the pediatrician. I think I read something about the grunting being the baby trying to push the remaining fluid out of their lungs from the birth? I don't know, you would think they would have noticed it in the hospital? But with the grunting, coupled with not sleeping well and seeming nervous/uneasy... I would get the baby to the dr. soon. Wanting to be held a lot is fine...but the other symptoms are kind of odd. A baby at this age usually spends most of their time sleeping. And.... A mothers instinct is priceless!!! If you feel something is wrong, go with your gut instinct and make a call to the ped!! All the best!

Answer 3

Most newborns sleep for several hours at a time before waking up to be fed, and then go right back to sleep for several more hours! So you probably should call and make an apt just to check on that specific concern because when they are so young like that, you don't want to take any chances at all. Your baby may have a lot of gas on their stomach and may be very uncomfortable, although that usually results in very intense crying for long periods of time. It is normal for babies to make a lot of little grunty type noises when they are sleeping...I know mine sure did.

Without knowing much about your baby---whether they cry a lot when they wake up every 20 minutes, whether they have any conjestion or fever, ect. it's hard to really pinpoint whether their is a real need to be concerned or not. I would check with your Dr just to make sure, and to give you some peace of mind as well.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Sounds like a belly ache to me. Could be gas.
Does she make a mmm mmm mmm kind of sound while she is trying to suck? That indicates belly ache.
I used to hold my son with his back to my chest and my arms under his legs so he was all folded up. Do this while bouncing or walking around and you'll be amazed how much gas he produces!!! Another good position is on your arm like you'd hold him to nurse, but upside down. When you change his diaper, before you take off the first diaper, make his legs go like he's running for 5 seconds, then stretch legs out for 2 seconds and then up to his forehead for 5 seconds. Repeat a couple times.
You can also lie baby down so his belly is on one of your legs and his legs and head hang down. Rub his back. Another good one is holding baby facing outwards with one arm supporting him on his belly.
Good Luck

Answer 6

Bubs wants and needs mum, is that a bad thing, enjoy every second. But not settling something is wrong, go through all basics, burping, changing, bathing etc......If nothing changes then you might need to see a doctor. Or maybe try a pacifer thats all it might be (just a suggestion).

Answer 7

you need to go to the doc. it seems something may be clogging it's nose. if it's having a problem sleeping and breathing and grunting at the same time you should be worried and i applaud your instincts

Answer 8

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Answer 9

They do make the funniest noises! I remember being sooo stressed out by the different noises. Oy!

Your daughter is totally normal, tho American and British parenting is so anti-child, you get the impression their is something wrong.

She is not supposed to sleep all night - that increase the risk of SIDS. Infant brain cells only form connections when a baby is held, so of course she wants to be held.

This is what a human infant needs - mother's arms, mother's milk, to sleep in mommy's arms. No pillow near her, no heavy blankets. You will both sleep so much better and her nursing will be enhanced. You don't have to worry, because she's right there.

We are 98% identical to chimpanzees in our DNA. Like chimps, all primates but humans hold their infants continuously - never putting them down. This is how we evolved, this is what our babies need.

There is nothing wrong with your daughter that being treated like a primate infant won't cure.

Answer 10

Most newborns are like that. They have to establish a schedule. Being born is a big shock to their little systems!
Good luck.