A 1-year-and-4-month-old baby tosses and turns at night while sleeping.
Mar 27, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Ma Yan
Introduction
A 1-year-and-4-month-old baby tossing and turning at night may be due to environmental factors, indigestion, calcium deficiency, allergies, fever, or other causes. Appropriate treatment measures should be selected based on the underlying cause. Daily care should focus on ensuring a comfortable sleep environment with moderate temperature and clean bedding. If there is no improvement over time, timely medical evaluation and relevant examinations at a hospital are recommended.
A 1-year-and-4-month-old baby tossing and turning at night may be due to environmental factors, indigestion, calcium deficiency, allergies, fever, or other causes. Appropriate treatment measures should be selected based on the underlying cause.
1. Environmental Factors
If the indoor temperature is too high, the bedding is too heavy, or there are many insects in the room, the baby's sleep may be disturbed, leading to restlessness and frequent turning during sleep. Symptoms typically improve once the triggering factors are removed.
2. Indigestion
Due to the immature digestive system in infants, overeating before bedtime can lead to food accumulation, causing symptoms such as bloating and abdominal pain, which may result in restless sleep. It is recommended to take medications such as lactobacillus tablets, Jianwei Xiaoshi tablets, or chicken gizzard lining powder under medical guidance to promote gastrointestinal motility and relieve symptoms.
3. Calcium Deficiency
Inadequate nutritional intake may lead to insufficient calcium levels in the baby’s body. This can increase cortical excitability in the brain during nighttime sleep, resulting in restlessness. It is recommended to supplement calcium with medications such as calcium lactate granules, calcium acetate granules, or calcium carbonate D3 granules under a doctor's supervision to improve symptoms.
4. Allergies
Allergic reactions may cause respiratory symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, and coughing, affecting breathing comfort and consequently disrupting sleep. Antiallergy medications may be used under medical guidance to relieve symptoms. Commonly used medications include compound diphenhydramine ephedrine syrup, chlorpheniramine maleate drops, and cetirizine hydrochloride oral solution.
5. Fever
Fever is often accompanied by general discomfort, such as headache, muscle aches, and fatigue, making it difficult for the baby to fall asleep or causing them to wake up during the night. It is recommended to drink plenty of fluids, use fever-reducing patches, or take warm baths to help lower body temperature.
In daily care, ensure a comfortable sleeping environment with moderate temperature and clean bedding. If symptoms persist without improvement, timely medical evaluation is advised, followed by appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment.
