Question
My friend’s daughter is very adorable, and everyone loves her. However, lately, she has been quite moody, frequently tired, and always waking up. My friend is so worried that she has developed dark circles under her eyes. I want to ask, can iron deficiency in babies cause them to cry at night?
Answer
Yes, iron deficiency in babies can lead to crying at night. It often happens that they suddenly wake up during the night, resulting in poor sleep and rest. Simply having iron deficiency is very detrimental to a baby’s growth as it may hinder the integration of brain tissue and nerve tissue myelin, thereby affecting the baby’s intellectual development. Therefore, it is recommended to let the baby get more sunlight exposure and also to communicate with a doctor for appropriate iron supplementation.