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Baby sleeping a lot not eating fully
My baby is 18 days old. She is sleeping through out the day time. I have to wake her up and feed. But she sleeps within 5 to 10 mins of feed. I am trying all things to wake her up but she sleeping again while feeding start. Kindly advise what to do. I am very worried and concerned.
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It's normal for babies to sleep at this age due to sedative property of breast milk too..Make sure u r stimulating the baby when she goes to sleep..a complete feed must be atlesst 15 to 20 min of sucking..Then only will the baby gain adequate weight..and do a proper burping after every feed..Not to worry it's normal with all the newborns..Make sure u r feeding every 2 to 3 rd hrly even if she doesn't getup wake her up and feed..Later on as she grows she will demand for feed..
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