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Formula fed newborn will not sleep

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Inapickle123 · 18/01/2014 18:36

So anxious.

Baby born yesterday and wouldn't take to BF. Went down FF route because he was so upset and he slept brilliantly in the hospital.

Now at home, he simply will not settle. He's taking enough milk but will not sleep for any longer than 20 minutes, waking up grunting, grizzling, high pitched screams-he seems so unhappy.

He's in a Moses basket and will sleep a little better when held but it's only an extra 10 min or so.

I know its early days but this can't be right-surely, given the amount he's taking (30ml-as advised by MW) he should be out for 3-4 hours. He just won't settle and I don't know what to do.

Checked nappy. Feed. Winded. Checked temperature. Swaddled for bap. We've swaddled (arms in and out), tucked blankets in, hot water bottle in basket before putting him down. He's got a onesie, sleep suit, sheet and cellular blanket on.

Mini cries, squealing, rapid breathing, grunting, occasional cries-we don't run directly to him unless he sounds super distressed but it's really hard because we're naturally anxious that we're doing something wrong and he's clearly uncomfy.

If anyone has any idea as to what is going on, please respond!

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dannydyerismydad · 22/01/2014 15:57

I'm so glad you're getting the midwife support you need and I hope they get to the bottom of your baby's feeding problems soon. Thinking of you and your little one x

Echocave · 22/01/2014 18:09

I wonder if the rapid breathing/grunting is trying to bring up a burp. My dc do this when babies and if it doesn't work they progress to screaming to try to get the wind up.

armsandtheman · 25/01/2014 15:53

Hope that things are going well and the hospital manage to get to the bottom of it quickly. Your instincts were spot on. Glad he is being looked at now.

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