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What Causes Sleeplessness In An Infant?

Hii. My baby boy is of 5 months exact. He is heakthy weighs 7.7 kgs.he is on complete breast milk. But my concern is he is nt sleeping for longer periods at night. Wakes up every 2 hours or 1.5 hour for feeds. My oaed sugested dt may b he s hubgry or nt getting sufficent fats frm my milk so giv him buffallo milk at night. Wid litl sugar. I gv once bt whole night he was hvin gas problm n cried alot n did motions in day. Aftr dat i was scared to use it. Wat sud i do. Plz help.
Mon, 17 Jul 2017
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If your 5 month old baby is not getting sufficient breast milk, you may add a formula. Make sure to prepare formula with dilution exactly as mentioned in the instructions and following all hygienic practices.
Anything new must be introduced in a gradual manner along with breast milk.
Animal milk must be introduced to infants only after 12-18 months of age because, unlike mother’s milk, it lacks adequate nutrients, contains no antibodies that protect against infections, it is also a poor source of iron and can be harmful to the baby’s developing kidneys.
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What Causes Sleeplessness In An Infant?

Thanks for consulting at Healthcare Magic. If your 5 month old baby is not getting sufficient breast milk, you may add a formula. Make sure to prepare formula with dilution exactly as mentioned in the instructions and following all hygienic practices. Anything new must be introduced in a gradual manner along with breast milk. Animal milk must be introduced to infants only after 12-18 months of age because, unlike mother’s milk, it lacks adequate nutrients, contains no antibodies that protect against infections, it is also a poor source of iron and can be harmful to the baby’s developing kidneys.