With the advent of a child in the house, the rhythm of life changes for all family members. The mode is built based on the needs of the baby. At the same time, it is necessary to adapt to it not only during the day, but also at night.
Pain
One of the common reasons that a child wakes up at night is pain of a different nature. Small children cannot explain where their pain is. As a reaction, they wake up and cry.
Often, kids wake up from abdominal pains. In newborn babies, this is one of the main reasons for being awake at night. Indigestion of a still fragile stomach leads to crying.
Take note of what you feed your baby. By identifying the products to which he has a reaction, undesirable manifestations can be excluded.
Anxiety
The child may have nightmares. Having seen a bad dream, he wakes up and runs to his parents. It seems to him that only they can protect him from nightmares. The reason for their appearance can be fright, scary cartoons or books.
Be sure to ask your child what exactly he dreamed. Recurring nightmares speak of psychological problems. You may need to consult a specialist.
Noise in the street or at home can cause your child to wake up frequently at night. The barking of the dog, the striking of the clock, the creak of the window - the noise that does not allow the baby to fall asleep soundly. Identify these sounds and try to eliminate them.
The child may have an uncomfortable bed. A mattress that is too soft or too firm does not create a comfortable environment for him to fall asleep. An uncomfortable pillow could be an option. As a result, he suffers and cannot relax and fall asleep.
Physiology
Overactive children also cannot sleep soundly at night. Their overexcitement interferes with the complete relaxation of the baby. These children can often get up and sleepily continue to play during the day. Make adjustments to the activities of your active child. Two hours before bedtime, it is necessary to stop outdoor games, switching to quieter ones.
Also, the cause of shallow sleep is the child's anxiety. His brain cannot process all the information received during the day. A large volume of impressions is the cause of excessive stress on the fragile psyche of the baby.
Limit information flow. Don't let your child spend hours at the computer watching TV.
The child may wake up frequently to use the toilet. This feature of the body does not allow you to fall asleep soundly and fully recuperate. These children need to reduce the amount of fluid consumed before bedtime.
A plentiful dinner will also keep your child awake. Stomach exertion has a negative effect. The child's daily regimen should be observed and not allowed to overeat before bedtime.
