Question
What’s causing the sleep disturbances in a 5-month-old child?
Answer
It could be due to a calcium deficiency. It is recommended to have a detailed trace element test at the hospital. Foods rich in calcium, such as fish, shrimp shells, shrimp roe, kelp, and seaweed, are easily absorbed by the body; soy products are excellent sources of calcium, including soy milk, soy powder, tofu, and bean curd sticks; as well as chives, carrots, baby bok choy, and baby spinach. While consuming calcium-rich foods, it is also important to get plenty of sunlight exposure to produce vitamin D in the body, which aids in the absorption of calcium. Avoid blind ly supplementing calcium to prevent overdosing.