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Crying new born baby
My son age 26 days crying when put on bed and sleeps on mother's lap and tummy after sucking from breast. It is like 24 hr of a day. No Sleep on bed only he sleeps on mother's tummy in the whole day and crying when we put on bed. Is it a colic issue or any other issue???
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It is normal . If baby is sleep for 2–3 hours after each breastfeeding session. Babies naturally seek human warmth and feel secure in their mother's arms. However, this is only reassuring if the baby is feeding well, passing urine normally, gaining weight appropriately, and otherwise appears healthy.
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You can try safe nesting or swaddling as advised to help the baby feel comfortable.
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If there are any additional concerns or symptoms, the baby should be taken for a physical examination by a pediatrician.
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This is usually normal ..because baby needs mother's warmth for comfort...
Some babies may behave like this due to colic also...so better consult your pediatrician for assesing and comfirmation
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Baby may require check up for the reason. Babies sleep after feeding stomach full undisturbed for 2-3 hours. If the baby unable to sleep without cuddling there should be some reason which requires evaluation. It is not colic.
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Dr. Supe Vishal Laxman
Neonatologist
16 yrs exp
Pune
How is weight gain ?.
Baby usually comfortable in mother lap so that's not issue.
Just confirm if breast feeding is happening sufficiently by consulting with Lactation Consultant (in clinic visit advisable).
Colic issues do remain at this age till 3-4 month of age but usually bearable and rarely require oral colicaid drops (must be advised by your Pediatrician).
So Continue breast feeding.Contiue gentle massage of baby it will help releasing gas.Start tummy time 2-3 minutes at a time 2-3 times a day then slowly increase tummy time for 10-15 minutes 4-5 Time a day.Tummy time to giive 1 hour after feeding and while giving tummy time be with baby to see if baby is comfortable and not blocking nose.
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Dr. Keerthana Sarapu
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It’s normal
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Dr. Sudha Singh
Pediatrician
34 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
This is totally normal behaviour in newborn
Dont worry
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Dr. Amit P Ghawade
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Pune
Normal newborn need for contact and warmth – many babies settle when they feel a parent's heartbeat, warmth, and movement.
Inadequate feeding or frequent hunger – assess weight gain, urine output (≥6 wet diapers/day after the first week), and feeding effectiveness.
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) – babies with reflux may be more comfortable upright or prone on a caregiver's chest.
Infantile colic/gassiness – usually begins around 2–3 weeks of age, but colic typically causes crying episodes rather than refusal to sleep on a flat surface all day.
Nasal blockage, cow's milk protein allergy, constipation, or other discomforts.
Less commonly, illness (infection, fever, urinary infection, etc.).
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
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This behavior is very common in newborns and is typically driven by normal attachment needs, gastrointestinal gas, or mild infant reflux rather than just colic alone.At 26 days old, your baby naturally craves the comforting warmth, familiar heartbeat, and deep security found only when resting closely against his mother.Crying immediately when laid flat on a bed often points toward acid reflux, as a flat horizontal posture allows stomach contents to travel upward and cause irritation.Sleeping on the mother’s tummy provides soothing, gentle pressure that relieves abdominal discomfort caused by trapped wind or an immature digestive tract.To help him settle, try keeping him upright for 20 to 30 minutes after every feeding, burp him frequently, and use a tight swaddle for bed transitions.
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