Patient's question:
My baby is two months and eight days old. When he was sleeping soundly during his nap, he suddenly let out a loud cry as if he had been greatly startled. It helped when I held him in my arms.What could be the reason for his cry? Was it due to an external cause or something internal?
Doctor's answer:
This is because the central nervous system of infants is not yet fully developed, and the cerebral cortex is also highly excitable. Even a slight shock can cause them to have abnormal outbursts of crying or shouting loudly.Advice: Adults should not get anxious about these phenomena and should instead provide careful care. When the child suddenly shouts, parents should promptly help them by gently massaging their ears. Rub both small ears lightly and slowly until they turn red. Then, gently stroke the Baihui point on the child's head from front to back for dozens of times. The child's tension will quickly be relieved.