Patient's question:
The child is seven months old. Lately, at night, they can't stay in bed to take a nap. If they doze off on the bed, they wake up crying shortly after and then wake up again repeatedly. They wake up again after just an hour. They also nap less during the day, but their overall spirits are good. They just don't understand why they often wake up crying during naps.Doctor's answer:
I am a doctor who has resigned from FastAskDoctor, and I am very happy to help you solve your doubts. There are many possible reasons why a baby may not sleep soundly. The most common one is that the baby is not well-fed. You can feed the baby some formula milk to see if it helps. If the baby is fed formula milk and then falls asleep, it may be due to the baby not being well-fed. You can massage the baby's abdomen. If the baby has gas and it is relieved, the baby will fall asleep. You can also keep the baby semi-reclined to enhance their sense of security, which is beneficial for sound sleep.