Patient's question:
Sucks on the nipple to fall asleep, wakes up after sleeping for a while. If the nipple isn't given, he won't sleep. At night, he gets fussy. This has been going on for two months. Now it's worse than before. Past treatment and effectiveness: The doctor said it was due to calcium deficiency, so we supplemented for half a month and it improved, but then we stopped. What kind of assistance is needed: How to change this habit and help him develop a good nap routine.Doctor's answer:
(1) 1, Lack of trace elements, reduced blood calcium leads to increased brain and vegetative nervous system excitability, causing the baby to sleep poorly at night. The baby needs to digest calcium and vitamin D. If calcium is deficient, the baby's fontanelles may not close properly; if zinc is deficient, blisters often form around the corners of the mouth.(2) Breastfeeding babies' attachment to nursing. Gradually increase the frequency of diaper changes to prevent the child from developing a habit of nighttime feeding.
(3) Do not let the infant fall asleep while sucking on a pacifier. Pacifiers are for feeding, not for napping. If multiple children fall asleep with pacifiers, gently remove the pacifier before placing them in bed.