Question
After 20 days of birth, the newborn’s sleep becomes unstable. They wake up after about 20 minutes of sleep during the day and are sensitive to the slightest movements in the environment. Recently, we’ve noticed the baby sweating on their head, and we’re worried whether it’s due to calcium deficiency. Do we need to supplement calcium? When should we start? What kind of supplement should we use? There has been no previous treatment experience, and we hope to understand the baby’s condition.
Answer
Based on the information provided, restless sleep may be related to calcium deficiency. Generally, if there is insufficient sunlight exposure or artificial feeding, newborns should start supplementing calcium from when they are a month old. It is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine to regulate the spleen and stomach to improve appetite and absorption, while also using Western medicine to supplement calcium and vitamin D to promote calcium absorption. This is a suggestion for the question “Questions About Fussy Sleep in Newborns.” We hope it is helpful to you, and wish you health.