Question
My baby is restless at night, often waking up, and has trouble sleeping during naps as well. They don’t cry loudly, but they do cry. They can fall back asleep after a feeding, and they have poor sleep quality throughout the day and night. Treatment situation: The baby has taken calcium tablets and received a 20ML intravenous infusion of calcium gluconate. Desired assistance: How can I help my baby sleep more soundly during naps both during the day and at night? How can I improve their sleep quality?
Answer
(1) Avoid eating too much or too much food for dinner. Do not eat indigestible foods within 1-2 hours before bedtime, and do not drink too much water before going to bed. (2) Maintain a regular bedtime schedule to develop good habits of deep sleep. (3) Give your child a warm bath before bedtime every day. In winter, if the room temperature is low, wash their face, feet, and wipe the genital area every day before bedtime to help them fall asleep. (4) Keep the room dark by pulling the curtains and avoid watching TV, listening to the radio, or talking loudly. (5) Do not engage in vigorous exercise before bedtime, do not read new stories or look at new books to prevent overexcitement and difficulty falling asleep. (6) Keep the air fresh and moist in the room; children can sleep faster and more soundly in fresh air. Adults should not smoke indoors. (7) Keep the bedding and pillows clean and comfortable. Change the sheets every 1-2 weeks and air out the bedding every 1-2 weeks.