Question
A seven-month-old baby often cries during nighttime sleep. When picked up, the baby seems to improve, but when put down again, it cries as if startled. This situation has been ongoing for a week, and the baby’s nap is also restless. What could be the cause?
Answer
There can be many reasons for a baby’s nighttime crying, including underdeveloped nervous system, hunger, indigestion, abdominal pain, vomiting, infections in the vulva or anus, excessively high or low indoor temperature. It is recommended to treat the symptoms according to the cause, such as appropriate breastfeeding, on-demand feeding, properly burping after changing diapers, regular bathing, and maintaining appropriate indoor temperature and humidity. In this way, the baby’s condition can gradually improve.