Question
My baby is almost 3 years old and often rolls over during her afternoon nap, causing her to sleep restlessly. She sometimes talks in her sleep as well. Poor sleep at night also seems to affect her talking in her sleep. She has never received any treatment for this and I am looking for ways to improve the situation.
Answer
If your baby frequently rolls over during her afternoon nap, it might be due to a calcium deficiency. It’s recommended to take her to the hospital for a trace element test to confirm if she is deficient in calcium. In the meantime, you can encourage your baby to eat more calcium-rich foods such as dried small fish, seaweed, etc., and ensure she gets plenty of sunlight exposure to aid calcium absorption. I hope these suggestions will help improve your baby’s sleep quality.