Question
A five-month-old baby has been in good health and primarily breastfed. However, the other day, the child may have been startled, and since then, the baby has been crying continuously at night, losing interest in everything and showing signs of listlessness, occasionally even shaking. How should this situation be handled?
Answer
When a baby continues to cry excessively after being startled, it should be addressed promptly. Firstly, you should hold the baby and provide ample comfort. Additionally, you may consider using baby calming remedies to help stabilize the baby’s emotions and nerves. Based on your description, the child was in good health before, and it’s possible that they have recently experienced an excessive shock, leading to symptoms such as night-time crying, lack of interest, and general listlessness. In this case, in addition to holding and comforting