Question
My child has been waking up whenever there’s a little noise recently, as if they’ve been startled. Additionally, my child is formula-fed and often falls asleep after a few minutes of eating. It’s difficult to wake them up, and there’s always milk left over. Soon after, the child wakes up again, and after feeding them, they quickly fall asleep again. What should I do?
Answer
When a baby cries intermittently or convulsively during the night, it may be a sign of night terrors. The persistent crying could be due to discomfort, and night terrors not only affect the baby’s growth and development but also disrupt the parents’ rest. To prevent night terrors, it’s important to carefully identify and address the cause. If there’s a suspicion that it could be due to a disease, it’s advisable to take the baby for a check-up at the hospital. Once the cause is identified and resolved, the baby should be able to sleep soundly.