Question
A four-month-old male infant weighing 18 jin and 62 cm tall has been drinking formula milk since full term. However, the baby often cries, and it is difficult to soothe him no matter what, until he is exhausted. When not crying, the baby appears very quiet and happy. He cries several times a day. Is this situation related to nutritional or vitamin deficiency?
Answer
Hello. Providing appropriate nutrition according to the child’s needs is important. As the child grows, the intake of food can be appropriately increased. It is normal for infants to cry, and it should not be seen as a sign of nutritional deficiency. If your child often cries at night, consider whether there is a zinc deficiency. Infants with zinc deficiency may exhibit symptoms of crying at night. Additionally, it could be that the mother often had poor mood during pregnancy, which may affect…