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Is it normal for my baby to sleep 5 to 7 hours straight?
Query: Hello doctor, My 1-month-old baby girl is sleeping for seven hours and five hours long stretch at night from last two days. And today, she is very sleepy taking feed for just 10 minutes almost every one to one and a half hours before falling asleep again. Is this normal? Should I let her sleep at ni... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A 1-month-old baby can sometimes sleep for five to six hours without a feed, this is a normal thing. If the baby is passing urine more than six times in 24 hours, then the child is getting adequate feed. If the child is on some medication like cough drops or syrup, then... Read Full »
Why does my 25-month-old daughter have disturbed sleep and loss of appetite?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a 25-month-old girl. She has discomfort at sleep for a couple of days. She has lost her appetite. I am checking her symptoms and signs regularly. Her body temperature is normal around 93.2 degrees Fahrenheit but sometimes her hands are hot. She has got all her vaccines. During the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern regarding your child. 1. This behavior is normal. 2. As the child grows, he or she needs more attention. 3. Try to keep her more playful. 4. Try to engage in activities with her daily. 5. Try to give food to her. 6. Restrict giving milk and giv... Read Full »
Can I give Cyp L drops to baby for better sleep?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 50 days old. Can I give her Cyp L drops to my baby? If yes, what is the dosage? My baby is not sleeping well, so please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cyp L drops (Cyproheptadine, Tricholine Citrate, and Sorbitol) is used to increase appetite and has side-effect of sleepiness. It is not used for putting a child to sleep. And I would not recommend giving this drops to a 50-day old child. Children below the age of 6 ... Read Full »
My 2-month-old baby has trouble sleeping. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I nurse my 2-month-old baby to sleep, and as I put him down, he moves his head left to right several times and wakes up within five minutes. It looks as if something is irritating him. He sleeps hardly for 8 to 10 hours in the 24 hour period. His maximum sleep time is 30 minutes. Pleas... Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. 1. Usually, baby needs to adjust themselves, as they have to change for day and night timing. 2. The second thing is they are usually very much affected by surrounding noise, whether the condition is cold or hot, wet clothing, and feeding... Read Full »
Please suggest tips to make my 9-month-old sleep well throughout the night.
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 9 months old and weighs about 18.74 lbs. He has reached all his milestones in time. But the problem is he does not sleep well at night and maximum at a stretch sleep is only one hour. He keeps waking up and only a bottle can soothe him. During the day he is active but nights are... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry. It is a common problem among children aged between 6 months to 2 years. Baby is asking for the bottle because it pacifies him. So to put him to sleep follow these steps. 1. Wake him up at morning 7 AM. 2. Do not allow the baby to take more than two naps ... Read Full »
Please suggest a solution for a baby to sleep through the night.
Query: Hello doctor, My 18-month-old baby is not sleeping throughout the night. How do I get him to sleep through the night? Also how do I get him to stop breastfeeding? Read Full »
Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems your baby has not yet developed day and night cycle, or she might get hungry at night and gets up for feeds. I hope she is growing well and must have attained her normal mile stones for the age. No medication is required to make her sleep. You can continue b... Read Full »
Please suggest a solution for a 5-month-old baby who is not sleeping properly.
Query: Hello doctor, My 5 months old baby boy is not sleeping well. He will sleep maximum for one hour continuously. Always he will have disturbed sleep. He used to be awake the whole night. I am breast feeding him. Kindly advise why my baby is not having a peaceful sleep. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no particular reason for the same. It has been noted that in cases where children are exposed early on to the mobile screen, the sleep cycle may be disturbed. Also, you have to note if the child has any blocked nose or coughing that may be disturbing his sle... Read Full »
My newborn is sleeping for more than 18 hours a day. Is this normal?
Query: Hello doctor, My newborn baby is sleeping the whole day. He sleeps more than 18 hours. Is this normal? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is an absolutely normal behavior of a newborn. They may sleep even twenty to twenty-two hours per day. Nothing to worry. As the baby grows, the duration of sleep decreases accordingly. So, keep your baby warm and feed every second hourly. Thank you and have a nice d... Read Full »
Will offering a scalp massage help kids to sleep naturally?
Query: Hello doctor, How to help the kids to get sleep and fall back to sleep naturally? Will serving a special nighttime tea or offering a scalp massage with some essential oil help? Is there any special night ritual to do the trick? Please share the strategies that you have used and how they work. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nothing special, just program some interesting and interactive activities that will involve children joyful. They include reading books, reciting some rhyming poems, discussing the things happened during the day. In addition, try to prepare your bed with children, ge... Read Full »