When babies are very young, their sleep at night is not very good. Sometimes they wake up to breastfeed, and sometimes they cry and fight. The frightened state of the baby at night makes parents very worried and don't know what's wrong with the baby. What's going on with the baby crying and fighting at night? Many babies experience night terrors.
What's going on with the baby crying and fighting at night
When entering the sleep cycle, babies will gradually transition from shallow sleep to deep sleep. The occurrence time of night startle is within two hours after falling asleep, which is the third to fourth stage of sleep, known as the dormant period. During this period, some babies may have a brief awakening. If the baby cannot pass through this period quickly and smoothly, they will experience a brief non sleeping and non awake state.
When a baby is 18 months old, they will begin to experience night terrors. Moreover, due to the immature development of the cerebral cortex that controls sleep wakefulness in young children, night terrors can have a certain impact on their sleep and development.
What should I do if my baby cries at night
Before the baby goes to bed, keep them in a calm and optimistic mood. For example, do not tell your baby thrilling and terrifying stories or let them watch such TV programs. If possible, try to listen to relaxing music or give your baby a massage or touch.
If the baby plays too hard during the day, parents should help the child take a warm bath or let the baby soak their feet in hot water. This can help children who have been playing too hard to relax and prevent them from experiencing nighttime panic due to fatigue.
Parents must ensure that their babies go to bed on time. At the same time, when sleeping, do not let the baby wear too tight or too many clothes. It is best to let the baby sleep naked or change into pajamas. Because good sleep habits can help babies rest well, of course, do not wait until the baby is very tired before falling asleep, and do not sleep too late.
Avoid excessive excitement and fatigue. To avoid overexcitement from intense entertainment activities, babies can go swimming, running, etc. to relieve stress.
What's going on with the baby crying and fighting at night? If the baby experiences night fright at night, the mother should learn to comfort and soothe the baby, so that the baby feels a sense of maternal love and security. At the same time, mothers should avoid overexcitement of their babies during the day. They can play a soothing music for their babies before they go to bed, and give them a hot bath before bedtime to help them sleep.
