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What Causes Excessive Sleepiness In An Infant?

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Posted on Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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Question : Hi, my almost 8 week suddenly slept all day
today. Is this normal? Should I be worried?
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
This is normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Can understand your concerns.

Yes, this is a normal thing. Sometimes babies wake up for breast feeding, urine and stools and sleeps most of time.

If the child is feeding well and passing urine atleast 6 times a day then you don't have to worry. Otherwise, get the child examined by a doctor.

I hope this will help you.
Wishing your child good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Excessive Sleepiness In An Infant?

Brief Answer: This is normal Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HCM. Can understand your concerns. Yes, this is a normal thing. Sometimes babies wake up for breast feeding, urine and stools and sleeps most of time. If the child is feeding well and passing urine atleast 6 times a day then you don't have to worry. Otherwise, get the child examined by a doctor. I hope this will help you. Wishing your child good health. Take care.