Question
My baby has restless sleep and often wakes up. Each sleep session lasts only half an hour to an hour, with the longest not exceeding two hours, and the baby enjoys moving around. Although he consumes a lot of formula milk, he started having regular bowel movements two days after birth. His belly is large, and he often farts; even drinking the Four-Grain Soup hasn’t improved the situation. What should I do? Urgent!
Answer
Restless naps and frequent waking in babies may be related to calcium deficiency. Since the baby’s gastrointestinal function is not yet fully developed, indigestion can sometimes lead to abdominal discomfort. It is recommended to supplement the baby’s calcium by taking vitamin AD drops or calcium gluconate, and to expose the baby to more sunlight to promote calcium absorption. For indigestion issues, you can give the baby some digestive aids such as multienzyme tablets or lactase enzyme.