Many babies cannot rest well at night and often wake up crying. For novice mothers, when their babies cry at night, they don't understand what their needs are and don't know how to take good care of them. Faced with the situation where their babies are always awake, they feel helpless. Is it normal for babies to wake up every 2 hours at night?
Is it normal for babies to wake up every 2 hours at night?
Children of young age often exhibit this behavior, which is not pathological. If a young child has been breastfeeding for too short a time and wakes up frequently, it indicates insufficient feeding. You can try to wake them up to ensure the overall feeding time of the child. For babies, whether they are too full or too hungry, they will feel uncomfortable. Even if they fall asleep in this situation, various situations may occur in the middle of the night, ranging from tossing and turning to crying when they wake up before accepting breastfeeding.
What should I do if my baby can't sleep soundly at night?
1. Feed according to the actual situation of the baby as appropriate
According to the baby's condition, choose the appropriate amount to avoid the opposite effect of extremes, which can reduce the quality of their sleep and affect their physical development. Regardless of the age of the baby, the mother should ensure their daily intake to avoid waking up hungry at night.
If the accumulated food has no immediate impact, it can be observed first
Some babies may hold their stomachs for several days without defecating. In this case, if the baby has no painful expressions, no abnormal behavior, and will not cry or make a fuss, the mother can observe first. At the same time, mothers who exclusively breastfeed should pay attention to their diet to prevent the baby from getting overheated while accumulating food.
3. Rub the lower abdomen to help with bowel movements
Generally speaking, it takes 24 hours for food to be consumed and excreted, which is equivalent to one day. However, some babies have poor digestion ability. At this time, mothers can use their hands to rub the baby's abdomen clockwise to help digestion and promote bowel movements.
If the baby always wakes up at night, it is recommended that the mother can pat the baby first according to the actual situation of the baby. Sometimes the baby wakes up because of peeing, as long as the mother gently pats, the baby will slowly fall asleep. If the baby is hungry, it is important to feed them in a timely manner and gradually master this pattern.
