Patient's question:
My son is now 9 and a half months old. He doesn't like to sleep during the day and can only take one nap, lasting no more than one and a half hours. At night, he also doesn't sleep well, waking up 2-3 times. Whenever he wakes up, he starts crying, and he only manages to sleep for 8-9 hours at most. Why is it that he cries every time he wakes up? Is there any good way to help him sleep better?Doctor's answer:
Some children do not get enough sleep or have poor sleep quality, which is directly related to certain diseases. When children are uncomfortable, they tend to sleep restlessly. External factors, such as noise and excessive light, can easily disrupt a baby's sleep, so parents should try to avoid them.However, sleeping for too long is not always a good thing. Some children who sleep excessively may also experience a decrease in appetite, along with jaundice, which could be a sign of hypothyroidism.