Question
Why does a 6.5-month-old baby cry before bedtime and have unstable sleep at night, easily waking up? When did this start happening? Have any checks been conducted? What kind of help is needed?
Answer
The baby’s restless sleep might be due to environmental and personal factors. Environmental factors include temperature, humidity, air quality, while personal factors include hunger, overeating, thirst, and the need to change diapers. Babies of this age begin to have dreams and may cry due to them. Additionally, calcium deficiency can also lead to night terrors or nighttime crying. Avoid letting the baby get overly excited before bedtime, especially avoid watching TV, as this could be one of the main reasons for the baby’s nighttime dreaming and crying. Babies have a more vigorous metabolism than adults, which can easily generate internal heat.