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What Causes Restlessness, Increased Appetite And Irregular Sleep?

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Posted on Wed, 7 Jan 2015
Question: Hi ,my baby is 22 days old new born.Today he was very restless he had no deep sleep in the day time only two days back he has developed the habbit of sleeping in nights until he will not sleep in nights and nowdays he asks for feed every one hour but i canassure he sucks good amount of milk ...when all sleep disturbs he does like this...i have many doubts
1.Doctor asked me to feed every two hours ,now i am feeding him every one hour or one and half hour once...?
2.what is the handling way of a newborn if babies are changed to different hands while carrying will they get disturbed..to sleep?
3.At nights he sleeps for long hours ,if how to feed him at intervals?
4.Doctor gave v and m drops multivitamin,vitamin D drops,neopeptine i give this with 4 hours gap...what is the purpose of these drops?
5.my baby sleeps when we carry and make him sleep when he is put down he cries restless when he sees lot of people cme to visit him the Whole day...today from morning he has slept for totally just 2 hrs how many hours a 22 days baby should sleep?
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (45 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Dont worry your baby will be ok

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

I can understand your concerns regarding your baby. I will answer your questions specifically as below:

1.Doctor asked me to feed every two hours ,now i am feeding him every one hour or one and half hour once...?

It may be because of many reasons. The most common being inadequate feed at a time. He should drink from both breasts at a time. Feeding from each breast may take 10 - 20 min. Since he is growing up, his nutritional needs should be met. You have to keep a track of his weight on a weight chart to make sure he is growing up fine.

2.what is the handling way of a newborn if babies are changed to different hands while carrying will they get disturbed..to sleep?

Yes they may get disturbed especially if their head is not supported while changing position and moves in a different direction from rest of the body

3.At nights he sleeps for long hours ,if how to feed him at intervals?

Mostly babies feed according to needs. But not feeding for long hours may decrease milk letdown. Thus I would suggest that you tickle on the bottom of his feet or on his cheeks to wake him up every 3-4 hrs. Tickling on cheeks may make him open his mouth for feed. Rubbing the nipples on the cheeks and mouth of the baby will also make him open his mouth for feed.

4.Doctor gave v and m drops multivitamin,vitamin D drops,neopeptine i give this with 4 hours gap...what is the purpose of these drops?

v and m drops and vitamin D drops are ok. I dont know why neopeptine has been prescribed. Neopeptine is usually prescribed when there is indigestion due to lack of digestive enzymes. It has high content of enzymes and I strongly suggest against it as it may cause irritability in babies. I think neopeptine may be the cause of the symptoms of restlessness that you are describing.

5.my baby sleeps when we carry and make him sleep when he is put down he cries restless when he sees lot of people cme to visit him the Whole day...today from morning he has slept for totally just 2 hrs how many hours a 22 days baby should sleep?

Please discontinue neopeptine and recheck if his symptoms of sleeplessness and restlessness improve.

I hope it helps you

Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 hour later)
actually my baby was having mild jaundice doctor asked us to keep my baby in uv then later we took billirubin test it was 8.6...so before testing she gave these drops ...now no jaundice ...she asked to give neopeptine for a week ..with tomoro 1 week is ending...shall i stop...is there any connection ...
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
The Restlessness is a possible side effect of the medication

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

The jaundice seems to have resolved and the medicine can be withdrawn keeping in view the side effects.

I would also suggest following up with the treating doctor regarding jaundice. Repeat Bilirubin levels may be required.

The baby should be taking adequate rest.

In my opinion taking the medicine may mask the symptoms due to jaundice.

Dr Vaishalee
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What Causes Restlessness, Increased Appetite And Irregular Sleep?

Brief Answer: Dont worry your baby will be ok Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query. I can understand your concerns regarding your baby. I will answer your questions specifically as below: 1.Doctor asked me to feed every two hours ,now i am feeding him every one hour or one and half hour once...? It may be because of many reasons. The most common being inadequate feed at a time. He should drink from both breasts at a time. Feeding from each breast may take 10 - 20 min. Since he is growing up, his nutritional needs should be met. You have to keep a track of his weight on a weight chart to make sure he is growing up fine. 2.what is the handling way of a newborn if babies are changed to different hands while carrying will they get disturbed..to sleep? Yes they may get disturbed especially if their head is not supported while changing position and moves in a different direction from rest of the body 3.At nights he sleeps for long hours ,if how to feed him at intervals? Mostly babies feed according to needs. But not feeding for long hours may decrease milk letdown. Thus I would suggest that you tickle on the bottom of his feet or on his cheeks to wake him up every 3-4 hrs. Tickling on cheeks may make him open his mouth for feed. Rubbing the nipples on the cheeks and mouth of the baby will also make him open his mouth for feed. 4.Doctor gave v and m drops multivitamin,vitamin D drops,neopeptine i give this with 4 hours gap...what is the purpose of these drops? v and m drops and vitamin D drops are ok. I dont know why neopeptine has been prescribed. Neopeptine is usually prescribed when there is indigestion due to lack of digestive enzymes. It has high content of enzymes and I strongly suggest against it as it may cause irritability in babies. I think neopeptine may be the cause of the symptoms of restlessness that you are describing. 5.my baby sleeps when we carry and make him sleep when he is put down he cries restless when he sees lot of people cme to visit him the Whole day...today from morning he has slept for totally just 2 hrs how many hours a 22 days baby should sleep? Please discontinue neopeptine and recheck if his symptoms of sleeplessness and restlessness improve. I hope it helps you Dr Vaishalee