Question

Newborns often startle in their sleep, sometimes with full-body twitches, as if having nightmares. Is this normal?

Answer

The baby’s condition may be due to an underdeveloped nervous system or a deficiency in certain trace elements such as zinc, calcium, and iron. It is recommended that parents take the baby to the hospital for a check-up on trace element levels and follow the doctor’s advice for supplementation. At the same time, pay attention to the baby’s sleeping environment to keep it quiet and comfortable, which will help improve the baby’s sleep quality.