A newborn’s constant crying may be due to discomfort from diapers, hunger, or illness. Parents should take their child to a doctor for immediate medical treatment.

The baby is 16 days old and cries a lot at night. Is this a normal phenomenon?

Answers to the Questions About a Newborn’s Prominent Clavicle

An elevated jaundice index in newborns is a normal physiological phenomenon, typically with values below 12.9mg/dl considered normal, and those above 15mg/dl may require further investigation. Physiological jaundice will resolve on its own, so mothers should not be overly concerned. Methods such as increasing feeding volume, sunbathing, and promoting more excretion can help the baby expel bilirubin from the body. The baby’s jaundice index usually continues to decline after 7 days of birth, indicating no problems.

Jaundice in newborns may rise again after treatment due to various reasons, with premature birth and breastfeeding being potential factors.

Newborns who are sleepy and not eating may be related to hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy or hypoglycemia, and medical advice should be sought.

Reasons and coping strategies for newborns who continue to sleep after phototherapy treatment

For a newborn baby within five days of birth, shaking during sleep may be due to incomplete development of body temperature regulation or excessively low environmental temperature. It is recommended that parents ensure the room temperature is between 20 to 22 degrees Celsius and use appropriate warming measures. At the same time, the baby may be adjusting to the environment separate from the mother, which could lead to restless behavior.

A newborn who cries and refuses to nurse may improve after being fed with a spoon, possibly due to tonsillitis or nipple inflammation.

Bathing newborns offers numerous benefits, including cleaning their skin, boosting their mood, and early detection of certain diseases, which is beneficial for their growth and development as well as sleep. It is advisable to bathe newborns regularly and adjust the frequency based on seasonal changes.