Patient's question:
Always wide open wanting to nurse, crying. But after a few sips, she stops eating, then opens her mouth wide again and starts crying again. It's unclear if she's actually hungry. Onset time: Unpredictable, sometimes in the morning like this, sometimes in the afternoon, and sometimes at night! The kind of assistance needed: Wondering if the child has any symptoms or if all children are like this!?Doctor's answer:
If your child nurses for about 10-15 minutes at a time, they are basically getting enough milk. If they only nurse for a short while each time, it may indicate insufficient breast milk. It is recommended to supplement with formula milk to see if that helps. On the other hand, your child might be experiencing early mental symptoms of vitamin D deficiency rickets. These symptoms often reappear around 2-3 months, but some children may also show symptoms again around 1 month.Advice: If your breast milk is insufficient, it is recommended to supplement with formula milk. If your child is easily startled, has night terrors, excessive sweating, or restless deep sleep, it is more likely that they may have vitamin D deficiency rickets. It is advised to supplement with cod liver oil or Eiko Shin, and you can also appropriately provide digestive calcium supplements.