Question
These nights, the baby often cries uncontrollably after sleeping into the late hours of the night. Even after being fed, the baby continues to cry with eyes closed, and no amount of comforting or hugging seems to soothe them. However, the baby’s diet and behavior during the day appear normal.
Answer
There can be various reasons for a baby to cry at night. Firstly, if the baby sleeps too long during the day, it may lead to difficulty falling asleep at night and a need for continuous attention and soothing from adults. Additionally, caregivers, after a tiring day, may not be as sensitive to the baby’s needs and may not respond promptly to hunger or elimination needs, which could also trigger crying. Rickets, caused by calcium deficiency in children, makes them easily startled, especially at night when even slight movements can wake them up and cause crying. Babies with chronic conditions such as tuberculosis or malnutrition also often cry at night. Therefore, for situations where a baby cries at night…