The baby doesn't fall asleep easily, and it takes about an hour to put it to sleep. The moment you think you've fallen asleep and put yourself in bed, you wake up! There must be many mothers who are struggling to put their babies to sleep. What are the features of baby sleep? Why won't my baby sleep? What are the tips for putting your baby to sleep well? Let's find out together.
What are the features of baby sleep?
More
than half of newborn babies' sleep is light sleep, which is called REM sleep.
The proportion of REM sleep is 15~20% in adults, but about half (50%) in
babies. Compared to adult sleep, babies sleep more lightly than adults. Babies
in REM sleep are depressed and depressed, and even the slightest stimulus can
wake them up. Babies' sleep time varies from person to person, but usually, during
the newborn period, they wake up every 3~4 hours and sleep for about 16 hours.
At 2 months of age, about 20% of babies sleep from 0:00 to 5:00 without waking
up. As the month's progress, a sleep cycle will be formed around the
breastfeeding cycle, so the mom should not worry. Around the 4th month of life,
some babies can sleep for about 8~10 hours at night, and the distinction
between day and night becomes quite clear. Around 8 months of age, the sleep
cycle changes to the same as that of adults, from deep at sleep to shallow
towards dawn and waking up. The number and duration of naps decrease with age,
and around 3~6 years old, naps are no longer taken. Why won't my baby sleep?
Hungry: give breast milk or milk.
Taking
too many naps: Maybe you sleep too much during the day and aren't sleepy at
night. Shorten your nap time and take them outside.
Diapers
are dirty: Change diapers.
I
had a scary dream, etc.: Gently reassure me.
Feeling
unwell: Call your doctor.
Check
the environment of the room: Is the temperature in the room too high or too
low? You can also put too many futons and blankets on them. You can also adjust
the number of clothes your baby is wearing. Also, is the room too bright or
noisy around?
If
your baby is having a hard time sleeping, there must be a cause. First, know
what makes your baby feel uncomfortable and eliminate the cause. In addition to
eliminating unpleasant causes, it is equally important to create a regular
lifestyle. Make it dark at night to make it a quiet and comfortable sleeping
environment, and let them take a nap during the day in an environment with the
lights and sounds of adult daily life.
If you create an environment where your baby can sleep comfortably and he won't sleep, you don't have to force him to sleep. When they are awake, go outside or play with them. However, if you let them play until they are too excited, they may not be able to sleep, so be careful.
What
is effective when putting people to sleep?
Even
adults want to sleep with peace of mind when they go to bed. You can't get a
good night's sleep in a place where you feel anxious. Babies are still worried
about sleeping because they don't know that they can sleep safely here. I also
make sure that my mom or dad is by my side by getting up regularly.
"Putting them to sleep" is when mom or dad reassures their babies
that they can sleep here in peace.
Adjust
your rhythm: Decide when to sleep, wake up, breastfeed and eat each day. Put on
your pajamas when you go to bed, get dressed when you wake up, and take them
outside. By consciously creating a regular rhythm of life, the baby's
biological clock will be in order. If you stop napping in the evening according
to the age of the month, it will be smoother to fall asleep at night.
Don't
leave the lights on when you sleep: keep it bright during the day so you can
hear your mom and dad's voices, and create a dark and quiet environment at
night. However, around the first month of life, it is a good idea to darken the
room with curtains when taking a nap.
Always
put them in the same place
TVs,
tablets, and smartphones can be irritating: TVs and smartphones can be
irritating, and conversely, babies may not be able to sleep. Moms and dads
should pay attention to the number of times they use their smartphones on a
regular basis, especially before their babies fall asleep.
Let
them sing lullabies and listen to calming music. : Sing a lullaby in a gentle
voice while patting the baby's back. The baby will rest assured and fall asleep
soon. There are also music boxes and CDs to put babies to sleep.
Co-sleep:
When mom co-sleeps with her, the baby feels safe with mom by his side and falls
asleep quickly. If you can't fall asleep even if you co-sleep, try pretending
to sleep. Be careful not to let Mom fall asleep first!
Different
babies feel secure in different ways. How does a mommy baby feel safe? Let's
try different things.
Know the timing of breastfeeding!
The
baby's sleep cycle also affects the timing of feeding. It is usually said that
"if you cry, breastfeed", but in fact, the stage when the baby is
crying is already late in the timing of feeding. If the baby is crying because
he is too hungry, the baby may become tired of crying and fall asleep without
being able to feed sufficiently. Also, if your baby is crying a lot, you may
not want to put your nipples in properly or suck them.
What are the signs that the baby wants?
If
your baby sees the following signs, it's time to breastfeed and get ready to
feed before he starts crying.
Breast
milk is said to contain an ingredient called "oxytocin" which makes
babies and mothers sleepy. Many moms give their babies before they go to bed.
But by separating breastfeeding from baby sleep, moms are more likely to ask
others to take care of them. Another benefit is that once the baby wakes up, he
will be able to fall asleep again on his own without feeding. Try to make sure
that the baby wakes up clearly before feeding.
Wake up well, especially in the morning, and breastfeed.
After
a few weeks of life, do not let them fall asleep immediately after daytime
feeding, but wake them up for a while. When the baby finally fell asleep and you
tried to put him in bed, he may wake up with a snap. Many moms will sigh. Is
there a way to put a baby to bed without waking him up? Try the following
methods:
Slowly
get it out of your head: Sometimes you wake up the moment you put your baby in
bed when he's finally asleep. When putting a baby who has slept in your arms
into bed, it seems that you can keep the baby's tummy and mother's body in
close contact and gently lower it from head to buttocks so that the baby does
not wake up. Once you put it down on the futon, make sure your baby is
sleeping, and then slowly release him. Alternatively, it is effective to put
the baby to bed in a sideways position.
Keep
the futon warm in your bed: You can wake up by placing it on a cold futon. To
keep your mother's body temperature the same, warm the futon in your crib with
a hot water bottle or electric blanket. Once the baby is put to bed, it's time
to remove it.
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