Does a Baby’s Constant Demand for Breastfeeding While Awake, Crying and Screaming When Refused, and Vomiting After Eating Affect Brain and Growth Development?

Question

A one-month-old baby constantly demands breastfeeding while awake, cries and screams when refused, and vomits after eating. Although this has stopped recently, the baby doesn’t like to sleep during the day, prefers to play alone, and wakes up once every hour or so at night. Does this affect brain and growth development?

Answer

Firstly, it’s important to cultivate deep sleep and dietary habits in children. The amount of breast milk a child should consume should be controlled, with feedings every 3 to 4 hours, each about 80 milliliters being sufficient. Feeding too much can naturally lead to vomiting. A child’s crying and screaming may not always be due to hunger; they might just want the suckling motion and the security it brings. Regarding the issue of deep sleep, the baby should have less sleep during the day and be exposed to more sunlight.