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?
a. the infant is ready for the introduction of complementary foods
b. a maternal restriction of dairy foods may help reduce gastrointestinal upset
c. a change in infant formula will improve feeding tolerance
d. increasing the frequency or duration of breastfeeding will provide more satiety
Ans: a. the infant is ready for the introduction of complementary foods
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