Question
Why does an 11-month-old child kick and move around as if startled while sleeping? A doctor answered that it might be due to a lack of trace elements. Which trace elements are needed, and how should one supplement them, control the intake, and what to do if they can’t be absorbed?
Answer
Based on your description, this behavior is quite normal at this stage. Many parents think their child has been startled, but it could simply be because the baby’s brain is not fully developed yet. At this time, the mother can pat the baby gently or stroke them to soothe their emotions and make them feel a quiet environment. Regarding trace elements, you can go to the hospital for a trace element or bone density test to determine if there is a deficiency in specific trace elements. When supplementing trace elements, it should be done according to the doctor’s advice, and if they cannot be absorbed, consider other supplementation methods.