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My Baby Boy Is 2 Year 4 Months Old How Do I Ensure My Son Sleeps Through The Night
Question: My baby boy is 2 year 4 months old now but still wakes up every 2 hours at night for breastfeeding. How do I ensure my son sleeps through the night
Also he is a fuzzy eater and weights 9.7kg
Also he is a fuzzy eater and weights 9.7kg
Brief Answer:
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting to us, and I understand your concern
Although he is a bit underweight, its not too low. He is having 9.7kg against an expected 12 kg(80%). Anything above 80 % is fine.
To ensure good sleep, take care of the following:
1. Ensure a good solid diet just before sleep
2. Do de-worming regularly- every 6 months.
3. Screen for anemia and treat if it is there.
Fuzzy eating habit needs slow and steady behavioural/dietary intervention. Lets keep junk foods away from home kitchen. Promote self eating by him rather than force feeding. Try to make feeding a pleasurable experience. Include enough healthy food items in menu(fruits, nuts, green leafy vegetables). No worries, gradually we can outgrow this.
I hope this answer will help
Regards
Dr Aslam
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting to us, and I understand your concern
Although he is a bit underweight, its not too low. He is having 9.7kg against an expected 12 kg(80%). Anything above 80 % is fine.
To ensure good sleep, take care of the following:
1. Ensure a good solid diet just before sleep
2. Do de-worming regularly- every 6 months.
3. Screen for anemia and treat if it is there.
Fuzzy eating habit needs slow and steady behavioural/dietary intervention. Lets keep junk foods away from home kitchen. Promote self eating by him rather than force feeding. Try to make feeding a pleasurable experience. Include enough healthy food items in menu(fruits, nuts, green leafy vegetables). No worries, gradually we can outgrow this.
I hope this answer will help
Regards
Dr Aslam
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