Question
My baby often wakes up at night now; before, it would only wake up one or two times; after waking up, it would eat a little milk and then go back to sleep; and it hasn’t started teething yet. I think it might be due to calcium deficiency; I give her calcium tablets; yesterday, I bought calcium and zinc supplements for her.
Answer
At seven months old, the baby’s tendency to wake up frequently during afternoon naps is usually a sign of calcium deficiency. It is important to ensure the baby digests the calcium properly, and cod liver oil should be taken daily, even though it may be difficult. Calcium can be administered in the form of calcium gluconate, cod liver oil can be given with Icoshin, and Ba Bao Jing Feng San or Xiao Er Qixing Tea can also be used for treatment.