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Question: Hi Doctor, my infant kid is just 1mnth old and cries for no reason. Her potty n urine schedules are normal atleast 5-6times a day and feeds on demand
Brief Answer:
Crying is the only way of expression in this age group
Detailed Answer:
Hi....I understand your concern. But crying is the only way of expression in this age group.
Babies of this age will not even be able to smile or giggle.
Babies of this age group cry not only for milk and feeds - They cry when they want to hear mother's voice, want to see mother, smell of mother etc.
Crying before passing urine and motion is also normal. Do not think it is painful. The urinary sensation and the sensation of passing stools makes the baby cry, as I told you, thus is the only way of expression.
Crying actually helps lung compliance in this age group.
A well growing baby with normal motion and urination is a healthy baby.
Regards - Dr.. Sumanth
Crying is the only way of expression in this age group
Detailed Answer:
Hi....I understand your concern. But crying is the only way of expression in this age group.
Babies of this age will not even be able to smile or giggle.
Babies of this age group cry not only for milk and feeds - They cry when they want to hear mother's voice, want to see mother, smell of mother etc.
Crying before passing urine and motion is also normal. Do not think it is painful. The urinary sensation and the sensation of passing stools makes the baby cry, as I told you, thus is the only way of expression.
Crying actually helps lung compliance in this age group.
A well growing baby with normal motion and urination is a healthy baby.
Regards - Dr.. Sumanth
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank u very much doctor for ur advice. However i hv a slight concern. Birth weight of baby as on 5/8/16 ws 2.6kg. However, the weight as on today is 3.4kg. Her weight on 27th aug ws 3.36kg. Is it normal?
Brief Answer:
This is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi... newborn babies gain 25-30g/day in the first 3 months.
But in the first 10 days they tend to lose 10% of bodyweight which they regain by 10th day.
Keeping this in mind, if we calculate, she has gained 34g/day in 23 days (as she is 33days old now).
Please be reassured that your baby is normal.
Please do get back if you have any further questions.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
This is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi... newborn babies gain 25-30g/day in the first 3 months.
But in the first 10 days they tend to lose 10% of bodyweight which they regain by 10th day.
Keeping this in mind, if we calculate, she has gained 34g/day in 23 days (as she is 33days old now).
Please be reassured that your baby is normal.
Please do get back if you have any further questions.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Oki thank u so much doctor.
Also, what can be done to make babies sleep in the night as my baby sleeps tills mid day n then is sleepy as wel as cranky thruout the day bt night shes wide awake n cryin.
Also, what can be done to make babies sleep in the night as my baby sleeps tills mid day n then is sleepy as wel as cranky thruout the day bt night shes wide awake n cryin.
Brief Answer:
Sleep cycle or circadian rhythm will take some time
Detailed Answer:
Hi.... I understand your concern. But, when the baby is inside the womb everything is dark. So after birth the baby has to get used to the new concept of light and darkness, it will take some time for the sleep cycle or circadian rhythm to develop.
In some babies it can happen in 2 to 3 months and in some it can even take up to 6 months of age.
Please do not try anything to put the baby to sleep as it is not advisable at this age group.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Sleep cycle or circadian rhythm will take some time
Detailed Answer:
Hi.... I understand your concern. But, when the baby is inside the womb everything is dark. So after birth the baby has to get used to the new concept of light and darkness, it will take some time for the sleep cycle or circadian rhythm to develop.
In some babies it can happen in 2 to 3 months and in some it can even take up to 6 months of age.
Please do not try anything to put the baby to sleep as it is not advisable at this age group.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank u very much doctor.Will follow the same.
However, one last concern I had was my daughter spits out milk immediately after feed sometimes amd most of the times she spits out watery curd kind of thng 1-2hrs post feed. What cn be the issue fr this?
However, one last concern I had was my daughter spits out milk immediately after feed sometimes amd most of the times she spits out watery curd kind of thng 1-2hrs post feed. What cn be the issue fr this?
Brief Answer:
This is only regurgitation and not vomiting - dont worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi...this is not vomiting and it is only regurgitation. As your baby's weight gain is normal, don't worry at all.
This is quite common and physiological.
If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link. Once the page opens there will be an option below my image as – ASK ME A QUESTION – click on it. In this way even in health care magic you can follow up always with a single doctor who knows the history of your kid completely. Please find the link below -
www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
This is only regurgitation and not vomiting - dont worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi...this is not vomiting and it is only regurgitation. As your baby's weight gain is normal, don't worry at all.
This is quite common and physiological.
If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link. Once the page opens there will be an option below my image as – ASK ME A QUESTION – click on it. In this way even in health care magic you can follow up always with a single doctor who knows the history of your kid completely. Please find the link below -
www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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