Question
What should I do when my child cries at night? Detailed condition and consultation purpose: My child often cries at night, and there is no physical discomfort! It’s very frustrating! The child is not yet able to speak.
Answer
Hello: Due to prolonged anorexia, coupled with improper handling, the child presents with a phenomenon of two extremes: namely, the “bean sprout type” and the “fatty type.” The former is insufficient, while the latter is excessive, all of which are due to improper feeding. Infants and young children grow rapidly, with vigorous metabolism. Young mothers, due to a lack of understanding of the nutritional value of breast milk, and young fathers, who are ignorant of everything, over time, this leads to the child not gaining weight, becoming emaciated, having a lower than normal height, an unsightly complexion, night terrors, night sweats, and other symptoms follow one after another. The child has extremely poor adaptability to climate changes, is prone to colds, and a slight oversight in feeding can lead to indigestion. Ultimately, malnutrition is the result. So how can these situations be prevented? First and foremost, it is necessary to vigorously advocate breastfeeding for at least 2 to 3 months. At 3 to 4 months of age, it is time to introduce supplementary foods. It should be done on time and in proper quantities, with a mix of meats and vegetables, rice and noodles, to avoid the habit of eating snacks and cold drinks. Keep the indoor air circulating and fresh; do not keep the child indoors like a “golden sparrow” all day long. Take them outside regularly to get some sun, to avoid scoliosis. The child’s sleep is also crucial; children aged 3 to 4 must sleep for at least 10 hours a day, with at least 2 hours of napping. Otherwise, the brain will remain in a state of excitement all day long, making it difficult to eliminate fatigue and affect gastric secretion, leading to a decrease in appetite. The child’s anorexia is not formed overnight; do not assume that just because the child has anorexia it is “milk