Question
An 8-month-old baby, who has been breastfed since birth, has poor sleep quality at night. The baby often wakes up and cannot be soothed back to sleep without breastfeeding. Even then, the baby only eats a few mouthfuls before falling asleep. Is this due to the baby being too dependent on breastfeeding?
Answer
The baby may be experiencing sleep issues due to a calcium deficiency, which is a common occurrence. It is recommended to purchase vitamin C-fortified calcium or citrate calcium supplements for the child. It is important to note that calcium supplements should be given to the child 2 hours before meals or 3 hours after meals for better digestion. Additionally, the baby can consume more foods like mushrooms, carrots, bok choy, and Chinese broccoli, which have excellent therapeutic effects.