Question
How to deal with the problem of an infant sleeping for about 20 hours a day and being prone to spitting up?
Answer
Firstly, exclude any disease factors by checking for symptoms such as oral herpes, ulcers, or fever. Secondly, ensure the infant has smooth bowel movements and observe for issues like abdominal pain, indigestion, or food retention. If there is indigestion, you can give the baby aJianpi San (tonifying the spleen powder) and maintain regular bowel movements. If the infant is in the physiological nappy refusal period (usually occurring around four months), try feeding fruit juice, and check if the nipple opening is too large to avoid choking. Note that these suggestions are for reference only, and specific situations should be consulted with a doctor. Wishing your baby a healthy growth.