It is indeed very troublesome for babies to cry at night. If it is simply due to wet urine or hunger, these are all comforting. Changing the wet urine or feeding the baby will make the crying disappear. However, for a one and a half year old baby who cries uncontrollably in the middle of the night, there must be a reason. What should parents do when encountering this situation?
1 and a half year old baby crying loudly in the middle of the night
1、 Intestinal intussusception: I believe everyone has heard of this disease. The so-called intestinal intussusception is when the end of the patient's small intestine is inserted into the large intestine. Patients with intestinal intussusception may experience symptoms such as vomiting, bloating, abdominal pain, and in severe cases, abnormal bowel movements such as watermelon water or strawberry jam. Usually, doctors can diagnose the condition through ultrasound. If the intussusception cannot be untied by enema, surgical treatment must be performed.
2、 Swelling: During infancy and early childhood, the digestive system of babies is not yet fully developed, and with the need to lie down every day, the food they eat can easily accumulate in their stomachs, leading to bloating. In addition, if the baby continues to cry or if the nipple hole is too large, too small, or constipated, causing the baby to be unable to exhale normally, bloating may occur.
3、 Calcium deficiency: If a baby does not sleep well at night for a long time, it is easy to wake up. This situation is likely caused by calcium deficiency. Generally speaking, relying solely on breast milk cannot meet the baby's needs for vitamin D. Insufficient vitamin D in the baby's body can affect calcium absorption and lead to secondary rickets. The initial manifestation of rickets is easy to wake up.
4、 Abdominal colic: This condition often occurs in babies aged one to four months. The main symptom is that the baby cries loudly from 4-6 pm in the evening or 12-2 pm in the middle of the night, and the crying is very intense. They will hold their fists and kick their feet continuously.
What should I do if a 1.5-year-old baby cries loudly in the middle of the night
1. Observe its changes calmly
When a baby cries at night, don't rush to react. Wait a few minutes and see, because if the baby cries a few times, it may be a dream or something, and they will fall asleep naturally after a few minutes. If the mother disturbs her at this moment, it will actually make her unable to fall asleep.
2. Dietary needs
Babies may cry at night because they are thirsty, hungry, or even want to pee. The baby cannot speak, so we can only use crying to remind us that she has a need. When the baby wakes up and cries, she first urinates, then feeds water and milk, and gently patting her to let her continue sleeping.
There must be a reason why a one and a half year old baby always cries loudly in the middle of the night. Parents must observe their child's physical condition in a timely manner and understand why the baby cries incessantly. Only by confirming the cause of crying and actively treating it can the correct method be taken to relieve the baby's crying. Once the baby cries due to illness, it is necessary to seek medical attention in a timely manner.
