Question

A baby over a month old is having poor sleep, unwilling to take naps during the day, needing to be held to sleep, and easily waking up. At night, the baby wakes up every hour, while newborns should normally sleep for ten or more hours.

Answer

If the baby’s sleep is restless and they easily wake up, the possible cause is often calcium deficiency. It is recommended to take the baby to the hospital for a systematic examination to determine the cause and receive timely symptomatic treatment. If it is calcium deficiency, you can give the baby oral calcium gluconate solution and cod liver oil drops. Additionally, it is normal for babies to not want naps after one year old, which is a normal developmental process and does not require excessive concern. These are suggestions for the question “What to Do If a Baby Over a Month Old Has Poor Sleep,” hoping they are helpful to you, and wishing you good health!