Hi 😊
At 2 weeks of age, sleeping a lot can be normal, but in your baby’s case there are some warning signs
👉 Baby is not waking up for feeds
👉 No hunger cry
👉 Takes a long time to finish even 2 oz
👉 History of dehydration
This is not completely normal and needs close monitoring.
What we should do:
👉 Wake the baby every 2–3 hours for feeds (day and night)
👉 Stimulate the baby before feeds – unwrap, change diaper, gently rub, talk to the baby
👉 Keep the baby active during feeds (tickle feet, give burping breaks)
👉 Ensure proper latch (if breastfeeding) or correct bottle feeding technique
Very important: ✔ At least 6–8 wet diapers per day
✔ Baby should be active in between feeds (not always sleepy or lethargic)
✔ Adequate weight gain
Since I have not examined the baby personally, I would advise the following basic investigations to rule out common causes:
👉 CBC (to look for infection / anemia)
👉
CRP (infection marker)
👉 Blood
sugar (to rule out hypoglycemia)
👉 Serum
electrolytes (Na, K, Ca)
👉 Serum bilirubin (to check for jaundice)
👉 Sepsis screen if clinically indicated
👉 Blood culture (if infection suspected)
👉
Thyroid profile (
TSH, FT4)
If needed (based on clinical exam): 👉 Urine routine & culture
👉 Neuro evaluation / imaging (if poor activity persists)
These tests help rule out causes like infection, jaundice, low sugar, electrolyte imbalance, or hormonal issues.
Kindly correlate clinically and consult a pediatrician for examination and further management 👍