Is it normal for newborns to be very sleepy if they don’t cry?
Newborns are the babies that mothers pay the most attention to because they need special care and attention. Mothers also have many questions about the various behaviors of their newborns. For example, a newborn is very sleepy when not crying. Is this normal? How to take care of a baby who sleeps too much? Below we elaborate on this topic from four aspects.
Natural physiological behavior
Newborns sleep for an average of 18 hours, most of which is in a state of \”light sleep\”. If your baby shows no signs of illness, mild drowsiness is normal and not a cause for concern. Because from the baby\’s perspective, the baby is adapting to the world, and normal physiological behavior is manifested as more sleep. In addition, newborns cannot control strong emotions because their body functions are not fully developed, so crying is not something that all babies will show.
The impact of feeding methods
Excessive lethargy in babies may also be related to the way of feeding. According to research, many mothers and babies have difficulty with breastfeeding behavior. If your baby sleeps frequently, it may be a sign that your baby isn\’t getting enough food. Therefore, mothers are encouraged to breastfeed frequently, pay attention to the frequency of bowel movements and weight gain of their babies, and seek medical attention promptly if there are any problems.
Create a suitable environment
Creating the right environment can also help your baby sleep well. Newborns are very sensitive to environmental noise and light, and strong stimulation may disturb the baby\’s sleep. Therefore, it is recommended to keep the baby\’s sleeping environment quiet, reduce the light brightness, and arrange some soothing music or white noise to help the baby fall asleep.
Observation and care of babies
Finally, the baby needs to be observed and cared for. Sleeping for too long or having an abnormal mental state may be a sign of physical problems in the baby. Sometimes newborns will show obvious signs of extra lethargy, being too calm, and no longer waking up after feeding. These are important signals for the baby\’s life safety. If the baby continues to sleep or behaves abnormally, seek medical attention in time.
Summary
Regarding the phenomenon of newborns who are not crying but are very sleepy, we need to gradually analyze the possible causes and take corresponding measures from the perspective of observing the baby, feeding methods, creating a suitable environment, and observing and caring for the baby. If you have any questions, it is best to communicate with your doctor in time to obtain professional advice and treatment. I believe that with the love and attention of mothers, babies will grow up healthily.
