Question
The baby has had poor sleep for three consecutive nights, starting with nightmares and then crying out loud, unable to be soothed. The baby wakes up every half hour or hour. The situation improved last night. I wonder if this is because the baby was scared after being hospitalized and receiving intravenous fluids for a cold two days ago. What should I do?
Answer
The baby has had poor sleep for three consecutive nights, starting with nightmares and then crying out loud, unable to be soothed. The baby wakes up every half hour or hour. This is not due to being scared by the intravenous fluids, but rather the symptoms of night terrors, crying, and frequent waking caused by a calcium deficiency. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a blood calcium test to confirm the diagnosis. If it is a calcium deficiency, calcium supplementation is needed, along with eating more foods high in calcium, such as soy products and bone broth, to promote calcium absorption. These are the suggestions for the question ‘What causes the baby’s recent nightmares?’ I hope this helps you and your baby stay healthy!