#AskTheExpert can a 1 month old baby be hungry but prefers sleeping over eating?

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yes that is possible because many times it can occur due to under nutrition of the child due to the weakness the child is not able to get up to take the feeds so it is important for first one or two months to give the child feeding at least every 3 hourly

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Hi dear good afternoon Newborns sleep pattern is unpredictable. It's quite normal in newborns .That's how they function. It's not a concern. After few months they will start to follow a sleep routine. Follow a sleep pattern ensure to put your baby to sleep at the same time every day. Feed baby in elevated position. Burp very slowly after every feed. Burp in between the feeds too. Don't give more pressure to baby tummy when you try to feed. Also don't over feed baby. Check if baby is able to latch properly. Always express little milk before feeding. This is will help to get only required mil for baby. Ensure to use right size nipples for bottle feed.