Question
Why does my child have trouble sleeping every night, waking up almost every hour?
Answer
It is recommended to supplement vitamin D for the child under the guidance of a local doctor to promote calcium absorption and to get more sunlight exposure for vitamin D synthesis through the skin. The mother can also take Calcium Gel D to increase the calcium content in breast milk. If breast milk is insufficient, it may also cause the baby to wake up easily and have poor sleep. At this age, the baby is most likely experiencing sleep issues due to insufficient breast milk. It is suggested to gradually introduce formula milk and complementary foods at the appropriate time and wean the baby, which should improve the situation. Generally, if there is insufficient sunlight exposure, artificially fed infants should start supplementing calcium from one month old, and it is recommended to continue until they are 2 or 3 years old. Infants three months old usually only need to digest cod liver oil, taken on an empty stomach. The mother can digest calcium, and the baby does not need additional calcium supplements; it is suggested that the baby take Icodextrin and the mother take Calcium Gel D. After three months, infants can also be supplemented with calcium and cod liver oil, but not excessively. Infants from 1 to 6 months old need to supplement 200 milligrams of calcium and 400 units of vitamin D daily. Infants from 7 to 12 months old require 300 milligrams of calcium and 400 units of vitamin D respectively.