Question
A 2-year-old child is crying and screaming all night long. What are the possible causes and measures to deal with it?
Answer
Newborns’ central nervous system development is not yet mature, so they may cry at night if they sleep a lot during the day. If adults are tired and respond slowly, it may also cause the child to cry. In addition, a lack of calcium or chronic diseases may also lead to night crying. It is important to analyze the cause and take training measures, adjust the child’s day and night routine, such as focusing on handling meals and changing diapers during the day, and engaging in stimulating activities during the day to reduce daytime sleep. If the child has rickets, tuberculosis, malnutrition, or other diseases, timely treatment is necessary to improve the problem of night crying.