Patient's question:
6 months ago, because my milk wasn't enough, I started giving my baby complementary foods early. At night, he nurses to sleep, but it's just to quench his thirst and he doesn't really get full. During this time, my son never sleeps peacefully during his nap, always kicking and moving around. The elders in the family say it's due to calcium deficiency—is that the case?What kind of assistance would you like: Would calcium deficiency cause poor sleep in my son, and how can it be addressed?
Doctor's answer:
Minimize your child's deep sleep as much as possible during the day, especially in the afternoon and evening. If you want them to take a nap, use methods like changing clothes, washing their face, or cleaning their buttocks to prevent them from sleeping. An hour before bedtime at night, use the same approach, allowing them to cry it out until they are both tired and hungry. Then give them a bath and feed them a hearty meal. At this point, your child will be both tired and hungry. After the bath, they will feel very comfortable and will have a long, peaceful sleep. By following this positive cycle for 2-3 days, the problem of your child not sleeping well at night will be resolved.