Question
My baby is 9 months old, and every time it’s time for her afternoon nap, she cries endlessly, no matter how I try to comfort her. What methods can help my baby have a peaceful nap?
Answer
A baby’s restless nap could be related to calcium deficiency, which is one of the main causes of infants’ sleep disturbances. Calcium deficiency may increase the excitability of the brain’s vegetative nervous system, leading to the baby waking up at night, experiencing night terrors, or being restless during the night, thus affecting sleep quality. The strategy is to supplement the baby with calcium and vitamin D, and ensure that the baby gets enough sunlight exposure. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish you and your baby good health!