Question
When my baby is about 9 pm and preparing for a nap, he drinks milk but can’t fall asleep, instead rolling around on the bed and crying with his eyes closed. What could be the cause? What was the past treatment and its effectiveness: The pediatrician diagnosed a calcium deficiency, and the baby has started taking calcium tablets. What kind of assistance can I expect?
Answer
There may be two situations when a baby cries at night while trying to sleep: one is physiological crying, which is the baby’s way of expressing emotions and needs, possibly due to hunger, being too cold or too hot, being startled, or having a nightmare. In this case, parents just need to comfort the baby to restore calm. The other is pathological crying, which should be given sufficient attention. Any disease that causes pain or itching and discomfort in the baby may lead to restless crying.