Question
A two-week-old baby, due to insufficient breast milk, is only fed formula milk. Is it necessary to supplement with fish oil? If the baby sometimes cries at night for short periods, and the cause is not yet known, how should one handle the situation?
Answer
For a two-week-old baby who has not been breastfed but is only given formula milk, it is recommended to supplement with fish oil under the guidance of a doctor to help with vitamin D intake. As for the situation of crying at night, possible reasons may include hunger, wet diapers, being too cold or too hot, gastrointestinal discomfort, and more. It is advised to observe the baby’s eating and defecation patterns, as well as check for other discomforts. If the situation persists or worsens, it is important to seek medical attention promptly to rule out other potential health issues. Additionally, it is helpful to let the baby try suckling at the nipple to stimulate milk production and avoid completely stopping breastfeeding. If the mother’s nipples are short or weak, try squeezing around the nipple to help it become longer and stronger, which aids in the baby’s ability to suckle. Generally, when the nipple length reaches about 0.5 centimeters, the baby can start to suckle. As the number of suckling times increases, the nipple will gradually become longer.