Question
The two-month-old baby rarely sleeps during the day and does not sleep much at night either. From 3 to 7 AM, the baby starts to twist its body and cry, happening every two to three minutes. Although the examination did not find a deficiency in trace elements, the rapid growth of the child may not show a deficiency. What could be the cause?
Answer
The rapid growth of the child may not reveal a deficiency in trace elements. However, it can be determined that the baby is deficient in calcium. It is recommended to give the baby vitamin AD to help digest calcium and let the baby bask in the sun for calcium supplementation when the weather is warm. The baby’s green stool may indicate abdominal coldness, and it may be considered to give the baby probiotics for a period of time to improve the intestinal environment.