Ask the expert panel, this journey, we have walked together. Ask him for help. Level: 9, edited by one person on December 12, 2010, at 6:53 PM. The sleep of children is "one day like a cat, one day like a dog," which vividly describes the irregular sleep patterns of infants. So, how can we determine if a baby's sleep is normal?
According to experts, some infants are unwilling to go to bed at night, which to some extent is normal. However, if it takes the child more than half an hour to fall asleep, and this situation occurs more than three or four times a week and continues for over a month, then the child has already shown significant sleep disturbances, and parents need to seek help from pediatricians to determine if there is any physical problem with the child.
Additionally, parents report that "children have nightmares and wake up in the middle of the night," which is also normal. However, if this phenomenon frequently occurs over a period of time, it may indicate that the child is depressed or under great mental pressure, and parents should not ignore this.
For children to sleep well, both physical and mental issues need to be addressed. Experts believe that if children become "night criers" during the winter with large temperature differences, the most likely cause is calcium deficiency. "In summer, children can supplement vitamin D through sun exposure to promote calcium absorption, but in winter, they must take cod liver oil on time, otherwise, calcium will be lost in large quantities, causing children to cry at night. In addition, 'Wisdom Sleep Treasure,' which is rich in B vitamins, can be supplemented to enhance the child's sense of fullness and reduce the number of awakenings." Experts suggest that to fully supplement calcium, infants should also regularly consume calcium-rich foods such as yogurt, cheese, soft cheese, calcium-enriched orange juice, cabbage, dark green leafy vegetables, legumes, pureed foods, etc.
Experts also point out that irregular daily routines are a common cause of sleep problems in infants at night. "Having children play, eat, and rest regularly helps them fall asleep. Additionally, the incentive method can encourage children to go to sleep quickly: tell them what will happen tomorrow, tell them that they can wear their favorite rubber shoes to kindergarten tomorrow, making them look forward to tomorrow."
If a child must rely on a certain form to fall asleep, such as needing mom to hold them to sleep, this usually means the child is very anxious. These are very sensitive children or those who require a lot of adult attention. Parents need to give them a sense of security. Some children always say there are monsters in the wardrobe and dare not sleep because they mix fantasy with reality. This usually happens when the child is around 3 years old, and parents do not need to worry too much. Perform a magic trick, "blow fairy breath," and "blow" the monster away, allowing the child to sleep peacefully. The reasons for babies crying at night need to be analyzed based on specific situations.
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