Question
My baby is now 18 months old and sweats a lot during the first half of the nap. Recent trace element tests show no deficiencies, including calcium. It’s almost November, and the baby still gets heat rash due to the heat. What should I cover the baby with during the nap, and what is this issue?
Answer
From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, the child’s constitution appears to be somewhat yin-deficient. It is recommended to seek a professional TCM physician at a nearby hospital for diagnosis and consider taking Chinese medicine to adjust the body constitution. If the child is too young for Chinese medicine, you can also consider giving the child a dragon and turtle strong bone powder, which is specially designed for children. After a period of treatment, the child’s symptoms should improve. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish you health!