Question
A 20-day-old infant has an unstable sleep pattern, sleeping for 5 to 6 hours at a time and then waking up to nurse for 3 to 4 hours consecutively. Even after feeding or vomiting, the baby will still seek milk. Additionally, the child is restless during naps, often making noises and occasionally crying, but quickly falls back asleep. There has been no significant treatment effect or history since birth.
Answer
Newborns should sleep at least 20 hours a day, so if the baby’s sleep time is too short, it may indicate a higher level of excitement. If the baby’s nutritional status is good and the pregnancy condition was normal, there might be a low calcium issue. It is recommended to maintain sufficient breastfeeding while also giving the baby a moderate amount of vitamin D and calcium supplements, such as Ikosan and calcium gluconate.