Question
What’s the situation when a newborn baby doesn’t sleep for a nap all night? Sometimes they sleep all day during the day, and sometimes they don’t sleep at all. Moreover, when they do sleep, it’s not restful. When they don’t take a nap, they keep urinating, sometimes changing diapers every two minutes. What’s going on? Is it due to a lack of calcium? When can I start giving milk calcium?
Answer
If a young infant has a lot of deep sleep during the day, their deep sleep at night may increase. Parents should believe in re-adjusting, but if the sleep remains restless and frequently recurs, it can disturb deep sleep. Consider the mother’s calcium deficiency. Full-term babies should be provided with vitamin D two weeks after birth to promote calcium absorption. If the mother continues to digest vitamin D, she can give the baby calcium supplements in coordination, such as calcium carbonate granules or milk calcium. The mother can first look into these two aspects. If the situation does not ease, it is recommended to seek medical consultation promptly.