Question
My baby sleeps at around 10 pm, but often needs to feed until 11 pm before falling asleep. However, they only sleep for 2-3 hours before waking up, and then it’s a cycle of continuous feeding, sleeping, and waking up crying. What could be the cause?
Answer
Based on the description, the baby may be experiencing poor sleep quality due to poor nutrition, such as a lack of trace elements. If accompanied by symptoms such as night sweats and easy to be startled during sleep, it may indicate mild convulsive symptoms. In daily life, the baby is also prone to being startled, which may be due to a deficiency of vitamin D. It is recommended to observe the baby’s condition more closely and ensure they get plenty of sunlight to prevent vitamin D deficiency. Starting from four months old, you can gradually introduce complementary foods, and by eight to ten months, the complementary foods should be diversified to prevent nutritional deficiencies.