Question

The baby has been waking up at around 4 am for two consecutive months and cannot go back to sleep or play. Additional information 1: The baby sleeps for about two hours during the day and is in good spirits. Additional information 2: The child is normal in all other aspects, except for waking up at around 4 am to play for 1-2 hours before going back to sleep until 8-9 am, eating and being in good spirits.

Answer

Common reasons for a baby’s restless night include:

  1. Lack of trace elements; low blood calcium levels may increase the excitability of the brain and vegetative nervous system, thereby affecting the baby’s sleep at night. Calcium and vitamin D should be supplemented; if calcium is deficient, the fontanelle may close improperly; if zinc is deficient, ulcers may appear at the corners of the mouth.
  2. The environment is too hot or too cold.
  3. The air is too dry, which may cause nasal mucus.