Question
A 24-day-old baby suddenly cries during nighttime sleep and is unwilling to be held sitting down, preferring to be held while walking. Moreover, the baby was very excited about starting solid foods at first but now shows little interest in many types of food, including fish, beef, prawns, vegetables, fruits, purple potatoes, and boiled eggs. Parents are worried about these behaviors and changes in appetite and want to know if they should be concerned about the baby’s trace element status.
Answer
There can be many reasons for a child to suddenly cry at night, including being startled or overfed. It is recommended that parents comfort the child, especially during the night. As for the issue of appetite, there is no fixed standard for the amount of food a child should eat at each meal. As long as the child’s mental state is good and their height and weight are growing in a normal pattern, there is no need to worry too much.