Sleeping Problems

Many babies will have difficulty falling or staying asleep during their first year of life and maybe even beyond this. A baby begins to adapt to the normal night–day cycle during the first month of life and it is perfectly normal for babies not to have a full nights sleep before they reach 3 months of age.

Sleeping Problems
& CMPA

Why does my baby have poor sleep?

CMPA and reflux can cause poor sleep.

Could it be Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy?

Poor sleep is a common symptom in babies with CMPA. However, babies with CMPA usually experience more than just one symptom and these symptoms can be very different from one baby to the next. Therefore it is always best to discuss it with your baby’s doctor/GP. They will look at the symptoms in detail and often use a symptom scoring system to decide if it is related to CMPA.

Keep a diary of when your baby feeds and of any symptoms that occur during or after feeding. Be sure to note down the time e.g., in minutes, hours or days, and when the symptom/s happened.

If your baby is breastfed, then mum should also record everything she is eating and drinking, as well as timings of symptoms after feeding. It’s a good idea to keep this diary for at least 1 week before seeing your doctor/GP.

What to Do Next?

If you are worried that your baby has symptoms related to cow's milk, you should seek advice from your doctor/GP. Whilst you are preparing to visit your doctor/GP, it can be a good idea to record your baby's symptoms over a few days.