Question
My child is particularly restless when napping, with a lot of small movements, especially when they love to grind their teeth. I want to know what could cause this?
Answer
Generally, babies in this age group may experience insufficient calcium absorption due to a lack of vitamin D, leading to increased neural excitability. This may manifest as crying, restlessness during deep sleep, and excessive sweating. It is recommended to supplement with fish liver oil and other vitamin D supplements, and increase sun exposure to promote calcium absorption. If necessary, you can determine whether there is a calcium deficiency through trace element testing and appropriately supplement calcium gluconate.