Patient's question:
The baby is almost 120 days old now, but I've noticed that he gets fussy even when taking naps. No matter how much I feed him, give him water, or change his diaper, he still cries nonstop. I have to hold him, rock him, and walk with him, but even after half an hour, he still can't fall asleep. He cries with his eyes closed, and it takes about an hour of this fussing before he finally falls asleep—it's particularly difficult.What kind of assistance would be helpful: The baby is having trouble falling asleep now, and he cries for a long time before bed. What could be the reason?
Doctor's answer:
How to treat a 3-4-month-old baby who has difficulty falling asleep? For such a situation, if your child cries again or has trouble sleeping, you need to identify the cause and carefully observe if there is redness and swelling around the anus, or if there are symptoms like bad breath and drooling. The cause may be an oral infection, such as thrush or stomatitis. If these symptoms are not present, it could be due to calcium deficiency. In that case, supplementing with calcium for the child would be appropriate. I hope my explanation can be of assistance to you. For parents, it is important to always pay attention to their child's condition and seek medical treatment promptly if there is any discomfort.