Why Does My Eight-Month-Old Baby Constantly Turn Over and Cry at Night?

Babies at eight months old often turn over and cry during sleep at night, which is often caused by several reasons. For instance, if the baby feels uncomfortable, has a blocked nose that affects breathing, it naturally causes the baby to be agitated and cry. If the baby's stomach is uncomfortable, due to cold exposure or excessive intestinal movement, it can also cause discomfort and difficulty falling asleep. An uncomfortable indoor environment can also lead to difficulty sleeping for the baby. Finally, if the baby has an illness, it can also affect sleep.

Firstly, it is necessary to check if the clothes and blankets worn and covered by the baby are suitable. If the baby is overdressed or the clothes are uncomfortable, it can affect the baby's sleep. Some babies with congenital heart disease may also have unstable sleep at night, often accompanied by sweating, slow growth, fatigue, and cyanosis.

Secondly, besides physiological factors, vitamin D deficiency rickets is a common cause of unrestful sleep in babies. Babies with rickets often have increased neural excitability, leading to noisy nights and night terrors. Parents should also pay attention to whether the baby has symptoms such as night sweats, head shaking, and screaming. Babies with calcium deficiency often have sparse hair, bald spots on the pillow, enlarged skull, and rib flare. If it is vitamin D deficiency rickets, parents need to promptly supplement vitamin D3 for the baby to promote calcium absorption and expose the baby to more sunlight.

Thirdly, if the baby has unrestful sleep at night, parents should also check for symptoms such as abdominal distension, abdominal pain, as well as inguinal and oblique hernias. It is necessary to rule out other possible illnesses and observe for symptoms such as fever, vomiting, cough, and diarrhea.