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Sleep problem in 5 week old

2025-03-12 21:33:08
My baby sleeps only for 10 minutes and then wakes up when put to sleep - on bed- when kept in arms then sleeps for half an hour but still not much What could be the cause? Gave colic aid to relieve gas but still issue not resolved
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Try swaddling the baby. Lay the baby down in a little propped up position, both head, neck and shoulders.

Answered2025-03-13 10:11:47

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