What should I do if my baby goes to bed late at night?
Apr 24, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Ma Yan
Introduction
If a baby goes to bed late at night, this can be improved by reducing food intake, improving the environment, and supplementing trace elements. Parents should avoid feeding the baby within two hours before bedtime, as eating too much may cause bloating, leading to indigestion and delayed sleep onset. In such cases, food intake should be reduced to prevent worsening gastrointestinal discomfort.
If a baby goes to bed late at night, this can be improved by reducing food intake, improving the sleep environment, and supplementing trace elements. Specific approaches are as follows:
1. Reduce food intake
Parents should avoid feeding the baby again within two hours before bedtime. Eating too much may cause bloating, leading to indigestion and gastrointestinal discomfort in infants, which can delay sleep onset. In such cases, reduce food intake to prevent worsening gastrointestinal discomfort.
2. Improve the environment
The baby's sleeping environment should remain quiet, without distractions such as television or conversations. Dim the lights in the room, and parents can stay nearby, reading stories or singing lullabies, which helps ease the baby’s anxiety and promotes sleep.
3. Supplement trace elements
A deficiency of calcium in the body may lead to abnormal nervous system excitability, resulting in difficulty falling asleep or delayed sleep onset. Under medical guidance, oral supplements such as calcium lactate tablets or calcium carbonate tablets can be used. Once calcium levels are restored, symptoms typically improve.
In addition to the above methods, exercise and bathing may also help improve sleep. If results are unsatisfactory, it is important to seek prompt medical attention for targeted treatment from a healthcare provider.
