Question
A two-month-old baby suddenly stretches and shakes its limbs, as if scared, and the baby’s eyes look scared after the stretch. Then the baby cries and needs to be held to sleep. Is it necessary to take medicine for fear, or what should be done? I don’t know what to do, and I can’t keep up with not sleeping through the day and night, just holding… She will close her eyes to sleep immediately when picked up, but she will suddenly stretch her limbs and wake up when put down. The baby’s spirits are good, and she laughs when played with.
Answer
If the two-month-old child experiences the described symptoms again, it is essential to conduct a thorough examination. Generally, a recurrence of calcium or vitamin D deficiency can lead to the symptoms you described. Therefore, it is recommended to test the child for electrolytes and vitamin D levels, and to provide supplements promptly if confirmed. It is also advisable to perform a detailed dynamic electroencephalogram on the child.