Question
My newborn is 5 days old and falls asleep after taking a few sips of milk, only to wake up crying shortly afterward. How should I handle this situation?
Answer
According to the purchase information, this situation may indicate that the baby is not being fully fed during each feeding. It is recommended to wake the baby before each feeding to ensure that they are adequately fed before being allowed to sleep. You can try touching the baby’s foot or gently pinching their ear to help them wake up. Newborns have longer sleep periods, so this is a normal occurrence. The above suggestions are for the question “My newborn is 5 days old and falls asleep after taking a few sips of milk, only to wake up crying shortly afterward.” I hope these suggestions will be helpful to you, and wish you health!