Every mother is familiar with baby crying at night, and it is often difficult to determine the cause. We will try to tell you why the child cries in his sleep and how parents should act in different situations.
Newborn babies
Babies cry in their sleep when they feel the slightest inconvenience: a wet diaper, cold or heat, tummy pain or hunger. So the crying of the baby cannot be ignored; the child must be approached.
- Intestinal colic. Newborn babies often experience tummy pain. At the same time, they strain their legs, jerk them, the babies release gases. For such a case, you can purchase special drops or get by with dill water and tea with the addition of fennel. And be sure to stroke the baby on the tummy clockwise - mother's weasel always helps (how to help with colic).
- The absence of mom is nearby.Usually, newborn babies fall asleep either in the arms of their mother or next to her. When the child ceases to feel his mother's presence, he begins to cry in his sleep. In this situation, just take the baby to your handles until he falls asleep again. Or you can train your toddler to fall asleep on their own. To do this, be patient for 3 days (this is the period that allows you to retrain the baby). When the baby wakes up and starts crying, just be patient and let him fall asleep on his own. Although this method causes a lot of controversy. An article on how to teach a child to sleep separately
- Teeth. At 4-5 months, any mother meets the problem of teething. So get a gel for pain relief from the pharmacy in a timely manner and smear the gums of your baby before going to bed. Both your doctor and pharmacist will help you choose the right gel. Teething period article
- Hunger. Immediately after birth, babies should have a feeding regimen. If you feed your baby at his request, then gradually he will get used to sleeping at night for about 5 hours and not waking up. But if you've made the decision to feed your baby “on schedule,” then be prepared for nighttime tears and feeding demands. About breastfeeding
- Hot or cold room. Another reason why a child can cry in a dream is a hot, stuffy or, conversely, cold room. Ventilate the baby's room more often and maintain the temperature in it at 20-22 degrees.
The child cries in his sleep:
Children after a year
Why do babies cry in their sleep?aged from one year and older, deeper. Children after two years start to see nightmares. The reason may be not only various experiences, but also banal overeating, violation of the daily routine, or too active pastime before going to bed.
- Nightmares can be triggered by a heavy or heavy meal. Let the baby's last meal be 2 hours before bedtime, but not later. The food should be light. The daily routine will help to avoid problems with sleep. If a child goes to bed at the same time, then his body does not have to experience stress and the likelihood of nightmares is minimal. With rare exceptions (trips, guests), the time when the baby goes to bed should not deviate by more than an hour.
- To set your child up for relaxation, create a traditional bedtime activity. This could be a book reading or an evening walk. The main thing is that the activity is calm and the child associates it with getting ready for bed. Active play before bed leads to overexcitation. It not only becomes difficult for a child to fall asleep, but also his psyche can react too aggressively to such fun.
- One of the common reasons why babies cry in their sleep is playing computer games and watching TV. Nightmares can cause not only games and films with elements of violence, but also harmless cartoons. Therefore, reduce your child's interaction with the computer and TV, especially before bed.
- Emotional upheavals can haunt your baby. This can be a conflict with peers, swearing in the family, excitement before the test, fear during the day, resentment. If you notice that something is bothering your little one, try to cheer him up before bed. Speak affectionate words to your baby and support him.
- Nightmares can be caused by fear of the dark. If your baby is afraid to sleep without light, then let him fall asleep with a night light. This will help the child feel safe and avoid unnecessary sleep fears.
Many babies can cry in their sleep, and more often than not there is no major cause for concern. Try to protect your child from negative emotions, support your baby, do not be afraid to show your care and love. Make friends with your baby, watch him and sleep well!
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