Many mothers believe that their baby snoring while sleeping is a sign of good sleep quality, indicating that the baby is sleeping soundly. Actually, this viewpoint is not scientific. Baby snoring while sleeping may also be a sleep disorder, as there are many factors that can trigger it. So, what is the reason for children snoring while sleeping?
Sleeping posture issue
If a baby often sleeps on their back, it can easily cause the base of the tongue to fall back, resulting in a narrow pharyngeal cavity and snoring.
The editor suggests that mothers should mainly adopt a lateral sleeping position for their babies, which reduces the sagging of the tongue and alleviates snoring symptoms compared to a supine position. Mothers can sew a soft elastic ball above the back of their baby's pajamas to help control their sleeping posture and reduce the chance of sleeping on their backs. In addition, babies who snore are generally sensitive to environmental stimuli, so it is important to create a good sleeping environment and avoid external stimuli.
Pillow height issue
Inappropriate pillow height can also cause excessive bending of the neck, leading to blocked airways.
A 3-month-old baby begins to learn to lift their head, and their spine begins to naturally curve forward physiologically. At the same time, as their body develops, their shoulders gradually widen. In order to maintain a suitable sleeping position, babies can start using pillows after 3 months, with a height of generally 4 centimeters. As you age, gradually increase the height of the pillow.
Disease
The adenoids and tonsils develop rapidly in early childhood, and adenoid hypertrophy and tonsil hypertrophy are unique diseases of childhood. When temperature changes, malnutrition, weakened immunity, or upper respiratory tract infections occur, inflammation affects the tonsils and adenoids, causing further enlargement, blocking the posterior nostrils and oropharynx, resulting in blocked airways and snoring.
Obesity
The thickening of the fat pad in the baby's mouth and throat, due to gravity, narrows the space behind the throat and tongue during sleep. The accumulation of fat pads exacerbates the narrowing of the airway space, which can easily cause snoring.
Obesity not only easily causes snoring, but also increases the burden on the heart and affects genital development. Research shows that if obese children can reduce their body weight to standard, it can improve the state of low oxygen during sleep and reduce the occurrence of sleep apnea.
If a baby snores while sleeping occasionally, mothers don't need to worry too much, it may be because the baby is too tired during the day. However, if the baby continues to snore while sleeping, it is necessary to draw the attention of the mother! Snoring during sleep not only affects the quality of a child's sleep, but can also impact their brain and bone development. Early prevention and treatment are essential.
