Question
My daughter is 14 months old, and she has a bad habit of not sleeping soundly at night; she often wakes up (not because she needs to urinate). When adults pat her, she can fall back asleep, but if not, she will definitely wake up and fuss around. I would like to ask, what could be the cause of this? Is it a calcium deficiency? (She is currently taking zinc-calcium supplements.)
Answer
In pediatric health care, as children grow older, their daytime activities gradually increase. Encourage movement, but do so in moderation; too much activity can disrupt sleep. Ensure that children are well-fed before bedtime and have some snacks during the day to prevent them from waking up hungry at night. Especially when children start walking, their sleep quality tends to improve. Moreover, parents should use proper methods to treat their children’s illnesses to prevent any impact on their growth and development.