If your child can’t settle, wakes up crying, says their legs feel “jumpy,” or kicks all night — they may not just be going through a phase.
Low ferritin (your child’s iron storage) can silently disrupt sleep. It’s linked to restless legs, painful “growing pains,” bedtime meltdowns, middle-of-the-night wakeups, early rising, and even sleepwalking.
Iron levels can look “normal” on routine tests, but ferritin often isn’t checked — and it matters. A lot.
💤 If you’re exhausted and nothing seems to help, ask your pediatrician to test ferritin specifically. There’s hope — restful nights are possible once you find the root.
It’s not in your head — and you’re not alone. You’re doing an amazing job.
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