Textbook Problem

A 4-month-old infant girl is growing well but not sleeping through the night. Her mother thinks she may be sick because she cries so much. What is a possible explanation for an infant not sleeping through the night?

1. a.      The infant is ready for the introduction of complementary foods.
2. b.      A maternal restriction of dairy foods may help reduce gastrointestinal upset.
3. c.A change in infant formula will improve feeding tolerance.
4. d.      Increasing the frequency or duration of breast-feeding will provide more satiety.