Question
Lately, the baby often wakes up in the middle of the night. They need to play for two to three hours before they can fall asleep again. What’s going on? What should we do?
Answer
Poor sleep quality in children requires identifying the cause before symptomatic treatment. Generally, it could be due to a lack of trace elements such as calcium and zinc, or weak digestive function in the child’s spleen and stomach, leading to abdominal pain and discomfort, making it difficult for the child to sleep soundly and have poor sleep quality. It is still recommended to take the child to the hospital’s gastroenterology department for a comprehensive examination. If there is a deficiency of trace elements, they can be supplemented for a period of time, and medication can be given while observing.