In the first months after the birth of a child, some mothers manage to sleep only a few hours a day. Why do some children manage to regularly arrange nightly "concerts", while other kids live on the principle of "sleep - eat - sleep"? There are a number of causes of shallow or restless sleep that a young mother is quite capable of eliminating.
It is necessary
- - baby scales;
- - room thermometer;
- - baby skin care products.
Instructions
Step 1
Hunger is the most common cause of awakening in babies. Only a well-fed baby sleeps well. A constantly crying baby in this way makes it clear to his mother that it is time to feed him. The newborn initially sleeps up to 22 hours a day and feeds on an insignificant amount of milk. From about the third month of life, the duration of sleep is reduced to 17 hours, and the waking time increases. It is then that the child begins to sleep restlessly if he does not finish eating. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully monitor the weight of the child and provide him with regular, correct and sufficient nutrition, regardless of the time of day. If the baby is constantly waking up, it may not be enough breast milk and needs to be supplemented with formula.
Step 2
The baby does not sleep well when it is hot. The norm for infants is considered to be room temperature from +18 to +25 degrees, which is not recommended to be exceeded during sleep. It is better to dress the baby warmly or cover it with a thin blanket, but do not put him to bed in a hot or stuffy room. If the baby is cold, it will also sleep poorly.
Step 3
Sometimes a child does not sleep well because he is sick. Some diseases occur without obvious symptoms: fever, cough, or runny nose. The baby may be bothered, for example, by thrush or otitis media, so inexperienced mothers will not immediately identify this cause of poor sleep. Babies under the age of six months are often worried about colic and gas, and older children - teeth erupting for the first time. These are very common causes of poor sleep.
