Question
Over the past two days, my baby has been restless at night and didn’t sleep last night. She kept staring at the light on the ceiling, and when I turned on the light, she started playing. Not sleeping late at night, what’s going on? She has also been coughing a lot recently, for several days now, and the medicine hasn’t helped. Could this be the reason? Do you have any case history?
Answer
- Besides waking up on their own, babies might also be startled during the night. If you notice your baby waking up at night, check if they are deficient in calcium. The likely cause of your baby’s nighttime waking could be due to calcium deficiency.
- Calcium deficiency is a common and frequent disease in babies and can also be a source of other pediatric diseases. Many parents prefer to take their babies out for a walk only when the sun sets in the evening, reducing their baby’s exposure to sunlight and light. This is also an important reason for calcium deficiency in babies. Therefore, when supplementing vitamins for your baby, also supplement calcium. In addition to eating high-calcium foods or calcium tablets, make sure your baby gets plenty of sunlight.
- Spring and summer are the periods when babies lose the most water, so their water needs are relatively high. Pay attention to hydrating your baby during these seasons because water deficiency can not only affect their growth and development but can also lead to heatstroke due to water loss. Don’t wait until your baby is thirsty to hydrate them; add some water during midday feedings as well. You can add a little salt to the water but avoid using drinks as substitutes. In summer, with long days and short nights, and hot weather along with many insects, babies are more likely to stay awake at night…