Why does a one-year-old baby have restless sleep at night, wake up easily, and cry frequently? What should be done?
May 21, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Ma Yan
Introduction
Since a one-year-old baby's organs in various parts of the body have not yet fully developed, and the cochlea in the ear is also immature, excessively noisy external environments may affect the baby's sleep, leading to restless sleep at night, frequent waking, and irritability. It is recommended to keep the surrounding environment appropriately quiet. In addition to the above factors, vitamin D deficiency and catching a chill may also contribute.
A 1-year-old baby who sleeps restlessly at night, wakes up easily, and often cries may be affected by factors such as a noisy environment, indigestion, calcium deficiency, or other causes. Targeted treatments are needed, with specific analysis as follows:
1. Noisy Environment
Since the organs of a 1-year-old baby have not yet fully developed, including the cochlea in the ear, excessive environmental noise can interfere with the baby's sleep, leading to restless sleep, frequent waking, and crying at night. It is recommended to improve the surrounding environment appropriately and maintain a quiet atmosphere.
2. Indigestion
The gastrointestinal system of a 1-year-old baby is relatively delicate, and the stomach cannot tolerate hard or difficult-to-digest foods. If the complementary foods given in daily life are too hard, they may cause abdominal bloating or pain. As babies cannot clearly express their discomfort, they may cry to communicate it. Mild symptoms can be relieved by gently massaging the abdomen.
3. Calcium Deficiency
One-year-old babies are in a critical period of physical development and often lack essential trace elements. Insufficient dietary intake of calcium can lead to excessive nervous system excitability, resulting in the aforementioned symptoms. Under medical guidance, supplements such as calcium carbonate D3 granules or vitamin AD drops may be used for treatment.
In addition to the above, other factors such as catching a chill, excessive fatigue, or diarrhea may also cause a 1-year-old baby to sleep restlessly, wake frequently, and cry at night. Close observation in daily life is important to understand the baby’s condition.
