Babies need sufficient sleep because they develop during sleep. However, if a baby sleeps too much and experiences drowsiness, parents need to be vigilant. Baby drowsiness may be caused by illness, and it is necessary to go to the hospital immediately to investigate the cause and seek timely treatment. Many parents cannot distinguish whether their baby is really sleeping excessively. What are the symptoms of baby drowsiness?
If the baby is sleeping normally, they sleep very soundly and wake up very energetic. But if the baby is drowsy, they will feel groggy every day, and parents will find that their baby is not energetic whether they are sleeping or waking up. Generally, babies will wake up every two hours they sleep during the day, and if they are drowsy, they will continue to sleep for about 5 hours.
A normal baby will wake up if they hear a parent calling or if there is any disturbance during sleep. But sleepy babies are not easy to wake up, no matter how the parents shake them, the baby is still in a daze, feeling like they are sleeping. At this time, parents need to take their baby's temperature to see if they have a fever.
If the baby has severe drowsiness, it is necessary to go to the hospital immediately to investigate the cause. Baby drowsiness may be caused by a cold or other blood diseases, parents must take it seriously. Pay attention to observing the baby's condition regularly, and promptly check and treat any problems.
