As is well known, about one-third of the 24-hour day is spent on sleep. Sleep is a necessary physiological phenomenon, and eating well, sleeping well, and working well are the pursuits of many friends, which is also very happy. There are rules about sleeping time. Generally, children need to sleep for eight hours. So, what should we do if the sleeping time is short?
What should I do if my sleep time is short
Babies are prone to waking up during sleep and may not sleep well. It is recommended to supplement them with some cod liver oil. During the day, take the baby outdoors to bask in the sun and absorb calcium. When the baby wakes up, gently pat them to give them a sense of security. Once the baby adapts, this situation will be reduced.
Does short sleep in babies affect their development
The amount of sleep a newborn needs per day is related to their maturity, and a normal full-term baby typically needs 16 to 20 hours of sleep per day. However, from clinical observations, there are still significant individual differences in the sleep time of each newborn. Some babies have longer sleep time, while others have less sleep time and are mentally overwhelmed, unwilling to sleep too much. In fact, just like adults, some only sleep for a few hours a day, while others need to sleep for 10 hours to not feel sleepy. Parents should not be surprised by the lack of sleep in newborns. Whether it's 20 hours or over ten hours, it's normal. Premature infants with lower maturity than full-term infants require a longer amount of sleep.
Parents do not need to strictly follow the book to calculate the baby's sleep time, but it is important to pay attention to other conditions of the baby early on to measure the newborn's development, such as whether the baby's appetite is good, mental state, and appearance of good mood, to see if the baby's growth and development meet the standards. If all of these are not a problem, eating well, having a good temper, and being energetic every day, even if the baby's sleep time does not meet the general requirements, parents don't have to worry too much.
Some newborns have insufficient sleep time or poor sleep quality, which is related to diseases. When they are uncomfortable, they are prone to not sleeping well. External factors such as noise and excessive light can also make newborns sleep poorly. Parents should try to avoid these situations as much as possible. Some newborns sleeping for too long may not necessarily be a good thing, while others may sleep for too long accompanied by decreased appetite and jaundice, which may be a sign of hypothyroidism.
Some novice parents always rely on parenting books to raise their babies, which is understandable. After all, parents do not have much parenting experience and need to learn how to raise their babies well. Not only should babies sleep well, but parents should also sleep well. We students should also sleep well, try not to stay up late, and go to bed at 11 o'clock on time.
