Patient's question:
Bao has recently been sweating easily during his naps at night and often crying. Especially during the second half of the night, he always kicks off the blanket. Just as we cover him up, he kicks it off again shortly after. The baby is now 5 and a half months old and has been exclusively breastfed, never having had formula.What kind of assistance is needed: What could be the reason why the baby frequently kicks off the blanket during his nighttime naps? How can this be resolved?
Doctor's answer:
The baby loves to kick off the blanket when sleeping in the afternoon, which might be due to calcium deficiency. The treatments for pediatric calcium deficiency include: 1. General treatment. Persist in breastfeeding, provide foods rich in vitamin D (such as liver, egg yolks, etc.) in a timely manner, and engage in outdoor activities to increase exposure to sunlight. During the active phase, avoid keeping the child sitting or standing for too long to prevent skeletal deformities. 2. Digestive calcium supplements. Calcium supplements should be taken concurrently during vitamin D treatment. The above are suggestions for the issue of "the baby kicking off the blanket when sleeping in the afternoon." It is hoped that this will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!