Yawning is not a concern for anyone, it is considered a natural physiological reaction of the body. What is it really connected with, and is it always caused by a lack of oxygen?
Yawning and its meaning for an adult
Yawning is an unconditioned innate reflex, consisting of a prolonged inhalation and rapid exhalation. The first time the baby tries to yawn while still in the womb. This is confirmed by ultrasound images in 3D format. With age, this reflex becomes conditioned - this explains the fact that adults and children over four years old adopt yawns from each other. Yawning continues to fulfill its physiological purpose throughout a person's life. True, her tasks are different at every age. For example, the yawning of an adult, promotes a faster awakening. Yawning, a person strains the muscles of the jaws, back and neck. A deep breath increases the amount of oxygen in the blood, improves cerebral circulation, so the brain begins to wake up gradually. Even when you're feeling bored or falling asleep on the go, yawning can help cheer you up at least a little.
Yawning in babies
The same thing happens with children, only the result on exhalation is completely different. The brain activity of the baby is also activated in the same way, but this is not enough to maintain vigor of consciousness. Moreover, the child does not bear any social responsibility, therefore, immediately after an attack of yawning, he can fall asleep. In infancy, this reflex plays another important role. Sleep protects the child's nervous system from overwhelming stress and allows her to recover. And yawning in acute moments of overexcitation gives her a quick discharge, because when brain activity is activated, nervous tension, stress and fatigue recede.
Possible Causes of Frequent Yawning in Children
Under normal circumstances, yawning indicates that the baby needs immediate sleep. But in cases of its too frequent occurrence, attention should be paid to the condition of the baby. Perhaps he has problems with the nervous system. After all, babies are not able to imitate adults and yawning for them is an unconditioned reflex. Young mothers who are breastfeeding their babies need to review their diet and supplement it with foods that increase lactation.
It turns out that a child's yawning can have two reasons: it is a nervous strain and a lack of oxygen. In the first case, the child needs to be shown to a neurologist, and in the second, the parents need to revise the baby's day regimen. Increase the amount of time you spend outdoors. Walking creates the most optimal conditions for a healthy sleep, so necessary for a small child. If walks are made regularly, then it is worth normalizing the temperature in the room where the baby is. The ideal temperature at any time of the year is 22 degrees, it is in such conditions that oxygen is absorbed better.
