Patient's question:
The child is now seven months old, but he doesn't sleep well at night. He wakes up about once every hour. Each time he gets up, he eats a little milk and then falls back asleep. What could be the reason for this?The kind of assistance needed: It is hoped that the doctor can provide help...
Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that you follow the guidance of a local doctor to have your child take vitamin D to enhance calcium absorption. Additionally, it is necessary to get more sun exposure to promote the skin's production of vitamin D. The mother should also take Caltrate D orally to increase the calcium content in breast milk.Furthermore, if breast milk is insufficient, it may lead to frequent waking and poor sleep. For children of this age, the primary cause is likely insufficient breast milk, and it is recommended to provide formula milk and complementary foods at appropriate times, gradually weaning the child, which should improve the situation.
Generally, if there is poor sun exposure, limited sun exposure, or if the child is artificially fed, calcium supplementation should begin after the full moon. It is recommended to continue supplementing until the child is 2 or 3 years old.
Before the age of 3 months, the child should only take cod liver oil, preferably on a half-empty stomach. The mother can take Caltrate D, but there is no need for the child to digest additional calcium. It is recommended that the child take Eiko Xin, while the mother takes Caltrate D.
After 3 months, the child can also take appropriate amounts of calcium and cod liver oil, but avoid overconsumption.
For infants aged 1-6 months, in addition to food, daily calcium supplementation of 200 milligrams and vitamin D supplementation of 400 units is recommended. For infants aged 7-12 months, in addition to food, daily calcium supplementation of 300 milligrams and vitamin D supplementation of 400 units is recommended.