Generally, babies born at night do not sleep very much because if they do not sleep all night, they will wake up at night and eat milk. This is because babies need more nutrients at birth, which is a response to their physical needs. What is the reason for frequent breastfeeding at night for babies?
There are two common reasons why babies frequently breastfeed at night:
1. The baby is not fully breastfed and feels hungry, leading to frequent breastfeeding at night and difficulty falling asleep.
2. Frequent breastfeeding may be when the baby's weight is increasing rapidly. After seven days of birth, rapid growth occurs when the baby's body has a greater demand for energy, leading to frequent breastfeeding.
For babies who frequently breastfeed at night, the following methods can be used to solve the problem:
1. Milk for babies can be paired with formula milk powder, and many children can fall asleep peacefully after eating formula milk powder, without frequent breastfeeding at night.
2. Before breastfeeding, it is best to warm the milk to a normal temperature before feeding it to the baby for easy digestion and absorption.
3. After the baby finishes breastfeeding, gently pat the baby and then put it down, making sure the head is higher than the feet when putting it down.
4. Pay attention to feeding, do not be too anxious when feeding the baby, do not feed when the baby is crying, avoid choking on milk, and pay attention to temperature changes. Try to avoid catching a cold and avoid crowded places to prevent cross infection.
