The quality of sleep for children is crucial, and most parents pay attention to this issue and try their best to create a comfortable environment for their babies to sleep better. But some children are unwilling to sleep at night, and many parents feel helpless and don't know why, but they don't know how to make their babies fall asleep. What if a three-year-old baby refuses to sleep at night?
What should I do if a three-year-old baby refuses to sleep at night
1. Parents should not play with their children before bedtime.
Parents don't have the opportunity to play with their children during the day when they go to work, but when they come home at night, they want to spend more time playing games with their children, such as hide and seek, high lifting, and so on. But don't play with your child an hour before going to bed, as it can cause their brain to become excited and they can't fall asleep.
2. Do not show children cartoons or books before bedtime.
Do not show children cartoons or books before they go to bed. Because the plot in cartoons and books can make children repeatedly recall, leading to a lack of sleep. Let the child relax before bedtime and not want to do anything else.
What is the reason why a three-year-old baby refuses to sleep at night
1. Physiological factors: Due to the incomplete development of the nervous system in infants and young children, the excitation and inhibition functions of the nerves are not coordinated enough, making them easily excited. A slight external stimulus may cause the nervous system to become excited and cause the baby to wake up. This is a normal physiological phenomenon, and as the baby gradually grows up, the function of the nervous system gradually improves, and this physiological phenomenon will naturally disappear.
2. Overeating: As the saying goes, "If your stomach doesn't fit, you won't be able to sleep comfortably. Some mothers always give extra Dim sum before going to bed, regardless of whether their children are hungry or not, which makes their children feel uncomfortable and affects their sleep quality; Especially for infants who are breastfed, some mothers are accustomed to feeding their babies breast milk to accompany them to sleep, resulting in excessive milk intake during sleep, bloating, and easy awakening. However, young mothers immediately use milk to comfort them after waking up, leading to a vicious cycle.
If children's sleep quality is relatively high, it can promote metabolism and regulate endocrine system, making the development process faster. But if parents are unwilling to sleep for a long time, it is likely to affect their metabolism. Therefore, parents need to understand ways to help their babies fall asleep quickly and improve the quality of their sleep.
