Why does a 4-year-old cry at night?

A 4-year-old child is in a hazy state about the world, and it is common for many children of this age to cry at night when they go to bed. This may be due to poor sleep or physical discomfort. If the child lacks calcium or trace elements in the body, this situation may also be easily caused. You can take the child for a detailed examination to make a judgment.

Why does a 4-year-old cry at night?

If a 4-year-old child always cries at night and also has symptoms such as sitting up, talking in his sleep, kicking his feet, poor sleep quality, waking up easily, and night terrors, this may be caused by calcium deficiency. It is recommended to check trace elements and make a clear diagnosis. If it is caused by calcium deficiency, it is recommended to take calcium supplements under the guidance of a doctor, or eat more foods high in calcium, such as soy products, dairy products, bone soup, etc. Children should be allowed to get more sun exposure to promote the synthesis of vitamin D. If it is not caused by calcium deficiency, pay attention to carefully observe the child's body temperature, spirit, urination, defecation, diet and sleep for changes and abnormalities. You can generally find the cause of the disease and go to the hospital for active symptomatic treatment.

A baby's sudden crying while sleeping is one of the signs of poor sleep quality. In addition to the common factors that affect babies' sudden crying while sleeping, such as poor sleeping environment, being too excited before going to bed, physical discomfort, etc., the baby's internal factors also affect sleep, and the brain nerves are not yet mature. The child has not yet established a fixed schedule physically. The adjustment of the baby's biological clock's day and night rhythm depends on the baby's physiological maturity.

After eliminating external factors such as thirst, hunger, cold, heat, calcium deficiency, abdominal distension, excitement, etc., the baby may suddenly cry while sleeping just because the cerebral cortex is active and cannot adjust itself into a deep sleep state.

How to prevent your baby from crying at night? The mother needs to provide the baby with a good, quiet and comfortable sleeping environment. In addition to factors that make the baby feel uncomfortable, such as wet diapers, too thick quilts, too high room temperature, too tight clothes, too much dinner, etc., the mother should let the baby develop good sleeping habits of going to bed on time.

What to do if your child cries in the middle of the night

1. If the child cannot speak yet and cries in the middle of the night, we parents must learn to distinguish whether the child is sick, has a high fever, has abdominal pain, etc., or is simply urinating, defecating, or is thirsty or hungry. If you are thirsty, give some water.

2. If the child is older, we should turn on the lights in time to wake them up and ask them what’s wrong. We must hold the child tightly to make them feel safe. If they are sick, we must send them to the hospital in time. If they are dreaming, we can comfort them for a while and coax them to sleep.

3. If a child keeps crying in the middle of the night, it is very likely that the child is too tired from playing during the day, or has seen something he is afraid of. Adults should pay attention to observation or let the child get a good rest. Be sure not to say anything that will scare your child. Instead, comfort your child and tell him or her that they don’t have to be afraid because mommy and daddy are right beside them. You can also use toys to divert your child's attention.