Why Does My Baby Cry Frequently at Night?

Reasons for Babies' Frequent Crying at Night and Solutions

Babies often cry at night, which may be caused by factors such as diet and defecation. Babies cannot express their feelings like adults and have to rely on crying to vent their emotions. Generally, once their needs are met, the crying will gradually stop. However, if the crying persists for a long time, it may be due to physical reasons, and they need to be taken to the hospital for examination to alleviate their suffering quickly.

What are the Reasons for Babies' Frequent Crying at Night?

1. Needing to Defecate: Babies may have a sense of urination or defecation in their sleep but cannot get up by themselves to do so, leading to crying. Babies who have already wet their beds may also suddenly cry due to the wetness.

2. Physical Discomfort: Babies may suffer from diseases such as ear pain caused by otitis media, sleep disturbance due to calcium deficiency, fever, intestinal colic, etc., which can cause sudden crying.

What Should We Do When Babies Cry Frequently at Night?

1. If the baby cries at night due to calcium deficiency, which may lead to discomfort such as excessive sweating, we can appropriately supplement vitamin D and calcium. Drinking cod liver oil is recommended, but it is best to follow the doctor's advice.

2. Babies are easily frightened when sleeping alone without their parents. To reduce the surrounding noise and prevent pets from walking around the room, we should also help them eliminate fear in daily life.