My 2 n half month old doesnt sleep properly for past 1 week. She constantly wakes up. And only sleeps for 5-7hrs a day. When she is napping she jerks from the sleep. What are the reasons ? What should be done to increase the sleep time ?

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Hello good afternoon !! Jerks are common,new born babies have quick nap during feed ,but due to hunger, wetness (filled nappy, diaper,),dress discomfort ,body temperature due to cold or too much hot they have sleep discomfort.
make sure that baby have Warmthness,good ventilated room ,full feed is required.
Put on comfortable clothes,cap, socks, soft blanket,feed frequently every two hours or whenever demands whichever is earlier, check nappy change immediately.
Gently pat on baby shoulder or hug gently while jerking and feed if baby demands milk and make baby sleep.
Around 14-18 hours sleep is required.

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it may be apin Any child specialist near by you or your routine pediatrician can be consulted for the query you have raised because it is difficult to proper give answer regarding the same without examine the baby .