Question
The baby is now 8 months and 7 days old, and has been fed only formula milk since 5 months and a half. Since 7 months and a half, the baby often cries at night, and the situation has worsened now. The baby cries every night. What should we do?
Answer
The cause of a child’s night crying may be due to anxiety or fear, such as family members being seriously ill or dying, the first time leaving parents to enter a strange environment, injuries, and unexpected events, which can all lead to anxiety and unease. Additionally, listening to horror stories and watching horror films before bed can also trigger night crying. Children who often have night crying tend to reflect a continuous state of anxiety. Therefore, we need to further understand the child’s psychological state and provide corresponding psychological counseling. Parents do not need to be overly anxious, but they should pay attention to prevent any possible accidents during the night crying. After the child has night cried, you can help the child go back to sleep by covering them with a blanket, for example. Generally speaking, there is no need for medication to treat children’s night crying.