Question
A parent inquired about their seven-month-old baby who has been waking up four or five times at night. They asked whether this could be due to calcium deficiency, and described the baby’s sleep habits and the fact that the baby has not yet started teething. They also mentioned that they have already supplemented the baby with calcium tablets and have just purchased a supplement containing calcium and zinc. They inquired about how to prevent the baby from waking up at night.
Answer
Doctors suggest that frequent night waking could be due to calcium deficiency, and advise parents to supplement the baby with calcium and regularly take fish liver oil. Products like calcium gluconate and Ikexin can be used, and it is also considered to administer traditional Chinese medicine like Babys First Aid Powder or Children’s Seven Star Tea for treatment.