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How to wake up a sleeping baby

2020-09-30 09:32:02
My 6 days old baby sleep mostly..doesn't cry untill unless very very hungry So I try to wake him up every 2 hours to feed! Can u suggest ways to wake up a sleeping baby up!!! Please help
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You should give BF on demand... No need to wake up unnecessarily...

Answered2020-09-30 10:25:40

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Babies sleep for 18-20 hrs . They wake up and cry to pass urine/ stool and gas. You have to wake them by rubbing ears/ tickling feet/ hands for feeding.

Answered2020-09-30 10:07:11

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Need more detail Full term normal delivered child having normal weight and only on breastmilk child, if child is passing urine and there is not any more weight loss and taking feeds well then its normal if child sleep for 2-3 hours Not need to wake up child every 2 hourly and give breastfeed unless any indication
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Consult pediatrician online or in person

Answered2020-09-30 09:55:30

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