Patient's question:
My son just turned one year old, and recently he starts crying in the middle of the night for no apparent reason. We're very worried. Also, his pillow has been wet at night. We just checked, and there's no calcium deficiency either. Could you please help explain this to us? We're not only worried about our son but also exhausted. Thank you for your response.Doctor's answer:
The reasons and countermeasures for babies not sleeping soundly and crying1. Lack of trace elements, reduced blood calcium leading to increased excitability of the brain and vegetative nervous system, causing babies to be restless at night. Calcium and vitamin D need to be supplemented.
2. Too hot or too cold.
3. Accumulated food, poor digestion, internal heat, or overeating at night can also lead to sleeplessness. It is recommended that solid foods like porridge or noodles should be fed at least two to three hours before bedtime, followed by a little milk before sleeping.
4. If a baby cries, do not respond immediately. Wait for a few minutes, as most children who wake up at night will naturally fall back asleep within a few minutes.