Question
Detailed symptoms and the purpose of asking about babies shaking their heads at night.
Answer
Babies shaking their heads at night may be caused by calcium deficiency, which is one of the main reasons for their restless sleep. Calcium deficiency or decreased blood calcium levels can increase the excitability of the brain’s autonomic nervous system, leading to the baby waking up, feeling startled, or having unstable emotions at night, resulting in restless sleep. Solutions include supplementing the baby with calcium and vitamin D, while also getting plenty of sunlight exposure. A. Calcium Supplementation: The baby needs to consume 300-500 milligrams of elemental calcium per day. B. Vitamin D Supplementation: The baby needs to consume 400-800 international units per day.