I can not hear even snuffling, and then suddenlya deep sigh that a young mother will surely seem sad for. Maybe something is wrong? Do not worry ahead of time. We found five reasons why a baby sighs in a dream, and there is not a single dangerous thing among them. Moreover, if your child sighs, it means that he is sleeping well. And here is why. When a child sighs, this movement helps his lungs open up so that the body gets more oxygen. The lungs of the newborn are not yet fully developed, and his weak airways sometimes need this kind of “support” in the form of a deep sigh.Photo: GettyImages2.Newborn babies still have a lot to learn, including the rhythm of breathing. Sighing helps the body remember the movements that the body makes itself when breathing. In addition, a sigh is needed to regulate the frequency of inhalation and exhalation, as well as to learn how to respond to different levels of noise. In a dream, the child's autonomic nervous system develops. This system is responsible for the normal functioning of the heart, digestive tract and other human organs, controls many muscles and glands in the body. The sigh, oddly enough, helps in the development of a healthy autonomic nervous system. Babies sigh more often during REM sleep. At this stage, brain activity increases. The body remains motionless, and the rhythms of breathing and heartbeat are confused. 5. It is important to be able to distinguish between apnea and intermittent breathing. The latter is completely normal for newborns. But if a child breathes through his mouth, snores, his skin color changes, then this is apnea and cause for concern. What you need to know about baby sleep to stop worrying. — Newborns can sleep 10 to 18 hours a night. The rest of the time, if they are awake, they feel drowsy. - Children from three months to a year usually need 9 to 12 hours of sleep per day. True, such continuous sleep is extremely rare. - The need for sleep and its nature are different for each child. It is important that you sleep naturally. - The quality of your baby's sleep can affect how he or she grows. The healthier the sleep, the better things are with the growth and mental development of the baby.