Question
My newborn is 21 days old, and for the past two nights, they have been fed milk every two hours, and they need to wait after feeding before falling asleep. Previously, the interval between night feedings was three hours, and they would fall asleep immediately after feeding. During the day, they need to urinate after finishing the milk and then play. They fall asleep about four hours later, which used to not be the case. Is this situation normal?
Answer
Newborns typically feed every three hours during the day and 1 to 2 times at night. The sleep duration is usually between 20 to 22 hours. Your child’s sleep duration is shorter, and the number of night feedings is more frequent, which could be due to a calcium deficiency. It is recommended to take your child to the hospital for a trace element check. If it is a calcium deficiency, it is suggested to take oral vitamin AD drops and calcium gluconate. If the situation does not improve, it is recommended to visit the hospital for a follow-up consultation.