What should be done if a male baby grows slowly?

Patient's question:

Boy baby grows slowly, born at 4.3 kg, 8 kg at 4 months, 9.6 kg at 15 months, height 79 cm. Picky eater, doesn't like to eat, doesn't like to sleep at night, gets especially excited at bedtime. Usually, putting him to bed at 9 PM takes until 10 PM or later for him to fall asleep. What can I do?

Doctor's answer:

Boy baby, 15 months old, 79 cm tall. 9.6 kg, sleep is unstable. Reduce calcium supplementation during sleep. The baby's height is still slightly lower, some should be around 10.7 kg. This should be related to the baby's lack of sleep. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for bone development and should be supplemented daily. Insufficient vitamin D supplementation can lead to poor calcium absorption, causing the child to become restless.

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