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5 days old baby does not wakeup quickly
5 days old baby sleeps for 4 to 5 hours after feed , does not wakeup himself , need to tickle his hands and feet to make him wake up . What can be the causes ? Is it normal or there is some problem.
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A newborn baby should not be sleeping for such a long time
Feeding gap should me maximum 3 hours
If baby's suck is poor or activity looks a bit dull then urgently visit your pediatrician.
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Dr. Rupesh Ashok Shinde
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
You need to wake up baby every 2-3 hrly for feed
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Dr. B Naresh Goud
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Baby needs to wake up every 2 to 3 hr n give him/ her feed ,if not accepting feed properly not active ,not passing urine regularly baby needs examination .
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