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My baby is 6months old. He gets irritated and sleep alot.my baby sleeps for every 1 or 2 hour time gap . Should i concern about it. How long baby should sleep in 24 hours?
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Is he over weight?
Or gaining weight very fast?
Does he have any signs of any infection
Is his stool large and frothy?
If yes then he needs to be shown to a pediatric endocrinologist
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Hi, If the baby sleeps a lot and gets up for feeding every 3 to 4 hrly that is good. If the weight gain is good no need to worry .if the feeding is poor or baby wakes up frequently and remains irritated ,u need to start worry about her intake of milk ,it may be insufficient. Also now you can start on complementary feeds like smashed potatoes in dal soups or finely cooked ( liquid consistency ) rice porridge and rice dal khichadi ,or rice with vegetables soup .
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visit saroja childrens clinic website on Google, I have written more on complementary or top feeds
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Child will usually sleep on a full stomach.
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If baby is feeding well, have normal weight for age and active and alert, there is nothing to worry about.
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There is no harm if baby sleeps every 1 hour as long as the baby is active and playful . However a 6 month old baby does not like to sleep so much as he/ she is now able to sit and play with toys, look around and spend play time with mother and caregivers.
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Please see if u are unknowingly giving any medicine which could be leading to drowsiness.
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Also if child is irritable look into signs of calcium and iron deficiency.
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It’s normal for a baby of this age if he smiles and giggles in awake state,accepts his feed adequately.
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TSH screening may be considered
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Babies sleep habits keep on changing. At six months babies can sleep from 12 to 16 hours in a day.
Baby should be playful when awake and feeding well.
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is there any other problem associated. any feeding problems.
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C. Sridevi
Pediatrician
47 yrs exp
Chennai
Normally 6 month old baby sleeps for 11 to 12 hours a day. It is ok if he naps 1 or 2 hours in the afternoon.
At night if your baby does not sleep continuously check if he is comfortable in the bed and also check his diet
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Dr. Bhaskar Reddy
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Khammam
First point you need worry with regards to sleep is concerned there is no where mentioned as to how long is normal for a child of this age .
But as far as practical matters atleast or day minimum 6-8 hrs in a day is a must ,
I suggest you just not to worry
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Irritation check for Coliky
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Too much irritated administer COLICAID drops 10 drops twice a day for 3 days after feed
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Dr. Shiv Dubey
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Bhopal
Good morning
Please describe in detail problem you are facing. Duration of this issue, its relation to feeding, development is normal or not, any recent change in behaviour, bladder/bowel habbits etc.
You can refer to online consultation.
Thanks
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