Some babies may not sleep soundly at night, which is also a headache for many parents. Due to poor sleep quality in babies, it may indicate some health problems in the body, and prolonged poor sleep can also affect the growth and development of babies. So, what should I do if my baby always flips back and forth at night?
1. Babies may not sleep well at night and may experience gastrointestinal discomfort when flipping back and forth, such as improper feeding, overeating at once, bloating, constipation, etc., which can all affect sleep. So parents should pay attention to feeding their babies with small and frequent meals, and keep their abdomen warm. They can also use massage to relieve constipation in moderation. After improving the symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort, the baby can sleep soundly.
2. The reason why babies are prone to waking up and rolling during sleep may also be due to a lack of vitamin D in the body, which leads to poor absorption of calcium elements. In severe cases, it can also cause rickets. And calcium deficiency can also increase neural excitability, thereby affecting sleep. So it is necessary to take the baby to the hospital to check for trace elements. If there is a deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, or other reasons, it should be supplemented under the guidance of a doctor.
3. If the baby has intestinal parasitic infections, such as common roundworm disease and pinworm disease, it can cause discomfort in the baby's gastrointestinal tract. Moreover, pinworms often crawl out of the anus at night to ovulate, causing itching of the anal and perianal skin and affecting sleep. Therefore, it is necessary to check the baby's stool regularly, and if there is parasitic disease, timely medication and deworming treatment should be taken.
