Question
My daughter is one and a half months old and often wakes up suddenly during sleep and cries, as if she has been startled, and needs to be comforted for a while before she calms down. She has never received any treatment, and I want to know what to do.
Answer
Based on the information provided, your baby may be showing symptoms of calcium deficiency. An infant with calcium deficiency may exhibit symptoms such as waking up at night, irritability, and restlessness in deep sleep. If your baby is breastfed, it is recommended that the mother have a diverse diet, allow the baby to get more sun exposure to promote calcium absorption, and give the baby vitamin D drops orally. Babies can start introducing complementary foods at four months old. Wishing your baby healthy growth.