Question
A newborn is 15 days old. Is it normal for the baby to eat every 4 hours during the day? The baby eats every 4 hours during the day, only 3 times a day, and doesn’t eat at night, with less stool. A few days ago, the baby would eat twice at night after a bowel movement and would eat when hungry. What could be the reason for this? Is this normal?
Answer
The baby might be eating less at night because they ate more during the day, or it could be that the baby is experiencing indigestion. Since the baby’s digestive system is not fully developed, eating too much in one meal might lead to indigestion. It’s recommended to burp the baby after meals and pay attention to their mental state. If the baby is not crying or fussing, they are usually fine. Continue to observe, and if the baby starts crying or fussing and their belly feels hard, try clockwise massage on the baby’s stomach and consider giving the baby a digestant to treat it.