Questions

The child has been waking up at around 4 am for over two months and won’t sleep, playing instead. First supplement: During the day, the baby sleeps for over two hours and is still energetic. Second supplement: The child is otherwise normal; he just wakes up at around 4 am every day, plays for 1-2 hours, and then sleeps again from 8-9 am, eating and being energetic.

Answers

  1. Deficiency of trace elements, low blood calcium levels can lead to increased excitability of the brain and vegetative nervous system, causing the baby to be restless at night. It is necessary to supplement calcium and vitamin D; if calcium is deficient, the baby’s fontanelle may not close properly; if zinc is deficient, there may be sores around the corners of the mouth.
  2. Too hot or too cold.
  3. Too dry, with nasal mucus.
  4. Playing too energetically before bedtime: Allow the baby to calm down 0.5 to 1 hour before bedtime. Avoid playing too energetically before sleep and do not overly tease the baby. This can prevent the baby from falling asleep due to excessive excitement or tension. Avoid watching stimulating TV shows, telling scary stories, or playing with new toys. Create a good sleep environment for the baby. The room temperature should be comfortable, quiet, and dimly lit. The bedding should be light, soft, and dry. Make sure to let the baby urinate before bedtime.