Question
What should I do if my baby can’t close their eyes while sleeping?
Answer
Based on the baby’s symptoms, it could be caused by a deficiency in calcium or zinc. It is recommended to first check for trace elements to understand the exact situation. If it’s a calcium deficiency, glucose acid calcium preparations can be used for supplementation; for zinc deficiency, glucose acid zinc preparations can be used. The specific dosage of supplementation needs to be calculated based on the baby’s weight. The daily requirement for calcium is about 500 milligrams, but note that milk already contains some calcium. The zinc supplementation is 0.5-1 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day, taken twice. Additionally, traditional Chinese medicine believes that not being able to close the eyes may be a symptom of spleen deficiency.