Patient's question:
A child has been waking up at 4:00 AM for over two months and not sleeping, playing instead.First follow-up question: The child sleeps for over two hours during the day and is in good spirits.
Second follow-up question: The child is otherwise normal. He wakes up at 4:00 AM every day, plays for 1-2 hours, and then sleeps until 8-9:00 AM. His appetite and spirits are good.
Doctor's answer:
The baby doesn't sleep well at night and cries. The reasons are:1. Lack of trace elements, reduced blood calcium leading to increased excitability of the brain and vegetative nervous system, causing the baby to sleep restlessly at night. Calcium and vitamin D need to be supplemented. If the baby is calcium-deficient, the fontanelles may not close properly; if zinc is deficient, the corners of the mouth are often cracked.
2. Too hot or too cold
3. Too dry, with nasal mucus
4. Too excited before sleep, go to sleep on time: 0.5 to 1 hour before the baby goes to sleep, they should be calmed down. Avoid playing too excitedly before bed and overstimulating the baby. Watching stimulating TV shows, telling scary stories, or playing with new toys should be avoided. Create a good sleep environment for the baby. The room temperature should be comfortable and quiet, with dim lighting. The bedding should be light, soft, and dry. The baby should be urinated before bed.