Question
My baby’s urine output seems to have decreased compared to usual, although he hasn’t reduced his water intake, and he urinates more during his afternoon nap. However, he doesn’t sleep for long and easily wakes up. After playing for a while, he wants to sleep again. He also has some small red bumps on his body, which are not severe. He has been a bit uncomfortable for the past one or two days. I don’t know if this will affect his urine output?
Answer
The main reasons for decreased urine output may be insufficient water intake or excessive loss of body fluids. In your case, since your baby’s diet and water intake are similar to usual, it can be ruled out that there is a problem with insufficient water intake. Regarding your baby’s symptoms, other factors may need to be considered, such as whether there is frequent sweating or diarrhea, which can also lead to decreased urine output. Moreover, the baby’s difficulty in sleeping for long periods and the appearance of low calcium symptoms (such as being easily awakened and restless) may be related to excessive sweating, so it is recommended to supplement calcium appropriately and observe for any improvement. Wishing your baby a healthy growth!