Question
A two-month-old infant spends almost all of its time sleeping, aside from basic feeding and physiological needs. During a 42-day health check-up, the baby’s weight and height were above average. However, when searching for objects or sounds, the infant does not turn its head or use its eyes to look. The doctor pointed out that the infant’s development is delayed and suggested using methods such as timed bathing and drinking water to stimulate its alertness and conduct training. But these methods seem to be ineffective, as the baby becomes even more sleepy after bathing and quickly falls back asleep after drinking water. The babysitter even suspects that there may be sedative ingredients in the formula milk.
Answer
Based on the provided information, a two-month-old infant’s sudden excessive sleepiness and lack of alertness upon waking may indicate a health issue. It is recommended to take the baby to a pediatrician for a comprehensive examination as soon as possible to determine the cause and take appropriate measures. Possible causes include colds or other health conditions. Additionally, it is suggested to provide reasonable feeding after the baby is born and to regularly bring them to the hospital for check-ups, gradually introducing complementary foods as they grow.