Question
A 5-month-old baby occasionally makes hissing sounds when turning over at night, but not during the day. What could be the cause, and are there any dietary suggestions to improve the situation?
Answer
After ruling out fever and runny nose, this may be caused by underdeveloped laryngeal cartilage. This is often due to insufficient calcium intake during the mother’s pregnancy. It is recommended to let the baby get more sunlight, supplement calcium appropriately, and start introducing complementary foods.