Why Do Children Cry Before Bedtime? What Should We Do?

Some children constantly cry before going to bed, even when their parents try to comfort them. There are various reasons for this behavior, such as noisy bedrooms, diarrhea, a wet diaper, or uncomfortable clothing. Parents need to identify the reasons for their child's crying and take appropriate measures. For example, ensuring that the child's pajamas are comfortable, keeping the bedroom quiet, and addressing any other potential causes. Let's take a closer look at the reasons and solutions.

1. Hunger, tightly fitting clothing, excessive bedding, or a wet diaper can all cause discomfort and lead to crying. 2. Cold exposure, breastfeeding mothers eating cold food, or formula milk with improper temperature and ratio can cause digestive issues, abdominal pain, and other discomforts, leading to crying. Parents should strengthen their child's care, observe closely, identify the causes of any abnormalities, and seek medical attention if necessary.

Yes, it is fine for children to drink milk before bedtime. Milk is rich in calcium and protein, which can help promote sleep. However, some people may experience diarrhea after drinking milk due to a lack of the enzyme necessary for digesting milk. This enzyme increases with age, so some children may still experience diarrhea after drinking milk. As long as there is no diarrhea, drinking milk is generally safe.

Some parents tend to eat dinner late, especially when they have frequent dinner parties and bring their children along. Eating dinner late, such as after 9 or 10 pm, can affect a child's sleep. Ideally, dinner should be finished before 7 pm, followed by some light activity, washing up, and completing any unfinished homework. Children should be in bed by 9 pm at the latest and enter a deep sleep state before 9:30 pm.