What to do if the child does not sleep

What prevents a baby from sleeping soundly

A newborn baby does not have a clear daily routine.He sleeps when he wants and wakes up at any time of the day to eat. The average daily duration of sleep for a baby in the first month of life is 16-19 hours. As he grows older, his periods of wakefulness become longer.To help your child sleep more soundly, you can do the following before going to bed:take lavender bathsPhoto: Getty A one-year-old toddler can sleep 10-12 hours at night and 2-3 hours during the day. A two-hour lunch break is also recommended for preschoolers, although many children of this age can do without it. At night, children should sleep at least 10 hours. Common reasons for poor sleep in children:

heat and dry air, stuffiness in the bedroom;
unusual surroundings;
uncomfortable mattress or pillow;
tight, uncomfortable pajamas;
positive or negative experiences during the day;
a stuffy nose, a sore throat;
pain in the ear, teething;
feeling of hunger, thirst, loneliness.

Children who are used to sleeping with their parents have a hard timeexperience being "moved" to another bed. Some children are so attached to a toy that they cannot fall asleep without it. Sometimes a child over 3 years old is overcome by night fears. Their appearance is provoked by stressful events in everyday life, systematic lack of sleep, taking medications that affect the brain.

What to do if the child does not sleep

Going to bed should become a special timea ritual that is repeated day after day. After six in the evening, stop active games, invite the child to build something from a construction set, put together a picture from a mosaic or play dominoes with you. Artistic activities have a calming effect: modeling, cutting, painting with paints or sand. It is not advisable for a child to watch emotional films at night.What to do when fear prevents a child from sleeping? Calm the baby with a favorite toy, sit next to him Photo: Getty To ensure that he sleeps soundly, you need to:

put together the toys, put things in order in the room;
ventilate the bedroom and, if necessary, moisten the air;
make a relaxing bath with lavender;
tell a good tale or read a favorite book;
be with the child while he falls asleep;
to sing the usual lullaby.

Physical activity contributes to a good night's restactivity during the day. Walk with your baby in the fresh air. The duration of walks may vary depending on the weather, but it is necessary to be outside. Trips to the entertainment center, receiving guests, sports activities - events that cause emotional experiences, conduct in the first half of the day. This will allow the baby to "digest" all the events that happened to him and calm down until the evening. If sleep disorders are systematic, consult a neurologist. Perhaps the child's insomnia is caused by increased nervous excitability. In this case, the doctor can prescribe a sedative. So, sleep will be deeper if you follow the baby's usual daily routine. Insomnia can be caused by ailments, heat in the room, worries. Read more: