Question
My baby is nine months old, and she scratches her head and ear during sleep every night. It takes a long time for her to fall asleep, and it seems like she is very uncomfortable. Is this abnormal? I tested for various trace elements and found iron deficiency. Could my baby have any diseases?
Answer
There are several possible reasons for your baby’s sleep disturbances at night: 1. Check for trace element deficiencies in the baby, 2. If there are worms in the baby’s body, symptoms such as night terrors, easy waking, night crying, and grinding teeth may occur again, 3. If the baby’s abdomen is cold, it can cause severe stomach pain, which may also lead to these symptoms. 4. If the baby has been frightened excessively, you can give the baby some amber pearl pill to calm and soothe. Generally, calcium deficiency is easy to cause such symptoms; timely administration of calcium supplements and cod liver oil, and ensuring the baby gets plenty of sunlight and water can help. Check the baby’s stool routine to diagnose whether there are worms. Pay attention to keeping the baby’s abdomen warm, especially at night when the baby likes to kick off the blanket; you can give the baby a small belly warmer.