Question

A 5-month-old baby has been waking up frequently at night recently, while during the day, the baby enjoys blowing bubbles. Could this frequent night waking be related to the baby teething?

Answer

A 5-month-old baby frequently experiencing poor sleep quality may be related to rickets. Parents are advised to check their child’s trace element levels, and if a severe deficiency of calcium is found, this possibility should be considered. Scalp baldness is one of the common symptoms of rickets, and if the baby shows this condition, the possibility of rickets should also be considered. It is recommended that parents supplement their baby with vitamin D and calcium supplements and observe whether the baby’s symptoms improve.