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New born not sleeping for 7-8 hrs
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My newborn ( 21days old) not sleeping for 7-8 hrs. Crying continuously If I am not feeding her. Visited pediatrician two days before and doctor mentioned growth and weight gain is good and prescribed colic aid also. Tried with the colic aid but not stopping crying. How to solve rhis and Will this less sleep cause any growth restriction / brain development
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Several factors affect the sleep
And can be normal also
Need to consult to get better ideas
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Baby should sleep for 16 hours per day
Watch for feeding quantity
Colic pain
Kindly do teleconsultation with Paediatrician
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Many factors affecting to sleep
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