Question
My child was born on January 6th and weighs 18 pounds. Ten days ago, after getting a shot for a cold, they started crying at night and can only fall asleep when held. The baby cries when put down. What could be the cause of this, and how should it be treated?
Answer
There could be several reasons why the baby is having trouble sleeping at night: 1. Sometimes the baby may feel discomfort in the abdomen due to eating too much or not enough; 2. The diaper may not have been changed in time or the clothing may be too tight; 3. The baby’s skin may be itchy from mosquito bites or eczema; 4. Discomfort caused by calcium deficiency; 5. Abdominal cold leading to abdominal pain; 6. Dry air in the room causing upper respiratory discomfort; 7. The baby being startled. Check if the baby is getting enough nutrition and pay attention to keeping their abdomen warm. Give the baby more warm water to drink, wear loose and comfortable clothing, use a humidifier or place several basins of water to increase humidity in the room.