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What Causes Restlessness In An Infant Causing Less Sleep?
my 6 week old only sleeps for an hour at a time and its because he is so restless hes on zantac for reflux and has 5 ounces and the doctors told me to add oatmeal a teaspoon for every ounce this is his 7th formula hes on neocate but why is he so restless
Fri, 28 Dec 2018
Hi,
I do not understand why a 6-week old infant is being fed oatmeal and that itself could be the reason for the restlessness. I suggest that he be only on milk feeds or exclusive breastfeed if there is no milk allergy or milk protein intolerance.
The other issue for the restlessness could be Gastro-oesophageal Reflux disorder.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
I do not understand why a 6-week old infant is being fed oatmeal and that itself could be the reason for the restlessness. I suggest that he be only on milk feeds or exclusive breastfeed if there is no milk allergy or milk protein intolerance.
The other issue for the restlessness could be Gastro-oesophageal Reflux disorder.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
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