My newborn was so sleepy right after birth, but is now super-cranky. What’s going on?
You’re not alone in wondering how that sleepy baby disappeared. A lot of new parents are surprised when their newborn trades in quiet time for tons of crying—usually some time around the third day of life.
Think about it this way: Baby just went through the biggest move of his or her life—from your warm and cozy uterus to a noisy, bright outside world. At the same time, you and your partner just became parents—and if you’re nursing, you’re trying to wrap your head around how to do it . Everything is new and different, and baby’s cryfests are the only way of communicating with you.
So when does crankiness require a call to the pediatrician? Contact your doctor if: You see orange crystals or red tinges in the diaper ; baby has greenish spit-up; poop with visible blood or mucus; is unusually sleepy and isn’t eating; skin or eyes look yellowish; has a fever; or isPlease note: The Bump and the materials and information it contains are not intended to, and do not constitute, medical or other health advice or diagnosis and should not be used as such.
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