Restless sleep of the baby at night indicates any problems in the well-being of the child. It is very important to determine in time the cause of the baby's poor sleep both for the comfort of the parents and for the health of the child himself.
Instructions
Step 1
Ventilate the nursery before bed. Uncomfortable conditions can cause a child's sleep disturbance. The optimum temperature in the children's room is 18-20 ° C. Do not overheat your baby, but do not leave him sleeping in a draft. Watch out for humidity, especially in winter.
Step 2
Seek advice from a neurologist. The main causes of restless baby sleep are often associated with congenital diseases of the central nervous system. For example, such as encephalopathy, increased intracranial pressure. Get brain examinations - a tumor can cause insomnia.
Step 3
Pay attention to how your child is feeling. Perhaps he is sick with infectious diseases such as influenza, meningitis, encephalitis. Measure the baby's body temperature. At temperatures above 38 ° C, baby's sleep will naturally be disturbing.
Step 4
Examine the baby for ear diseases (otitis media) and dysbiosis. These health problems are accompanied by severe, sharp pains that make it difficult for the child to sleep well through the night.
Step 5
Take a stool test for the presence of microorganisms. For example, pinworms have a detrimental effect on the baby's body, itching worries him, the nervous system is poisoned by toxins. Restless sleep can also be caused by atopic dermatitis (diathesis) or allergies.
Step 6
Try to find out the reason for the constant night wakefulness from the child himself, if he has already learned to talk. Very often, babies from three to five years old are tormented by nightmares, fear of the dark, fear of natural disasters and death. Students worry about unlearned lessons, bad answers at the blackboard, bad relationships with teachers or classmates. Try to talk to your child, help him overcome fears. He can't do it alone.
Step 7
Follow a strict sleep and wake schedule for your child. Put your baby to bed at the same time. Avoid noisy active games before bed. Create your daily bedtime ritual - bathing, bedtime story, lullaby, kissing, good night wishes, and more.
