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:
- 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.
- The environment is too hot or too cold.
- The air is too dry, which may cause nasal mucus.