Why a month-old baby doesn't sleep well
Newborn babies should sleep 18–20 hours inday, but for some it will be normal and 16 hours. If the child is awake more than 9 hours or 4–5 hours in a row, it is time to sound the alarm. But this does not mean that we should urgently run to the doctor. First try to figure it out for yourself.Monthly baby can sleep badly in the big bed Photo: Getty What prevents a newborn from sleeping:
- hunger;
- wet diaper or diaper;
- uncomfortable room temperature;
- bright light, loud noises;
- improper motion sickness;
- too active games and excess attention;
- colic or other diseases.
Even because of the feeling of loneliness, the baby can sleep anxiously. The first weeks of life, he only adapts to the world, and may miss his mother.
What to do if a month-old baby doesn't sleep well
Teach the baby to diet, if fedhim every 2 hours, then he will not wake up because of hunger. Also check if you have enough milk. After eating, do not play with the baby and do not even stroke, so as not to excite the nervous system. Let him get used to sleep after feeding. Provide a comfortable place for the child to sleep, use underwear and clothing made from natural fabrics. Even if you want to teach your baby to sleep in another room, let him be with you or next to 1-2 months. Perhaps he is scared in the big bed, use removable cradles. A comfortable temperature for sleeping newborns is 18-20 degrees. The air must be clean, regularly ventilate the room. Correctly put a child to sleep, if today you rock him in your arms, and tomorrow you just send him to the bed, he will not understand what they want from him. Choose one kind of lulling and use it only. And before going to bed, do not play with the baby and limit the circle of people who surround it. Sometimes the children get off the rhythm, he sleeps well during the day and is awake at night. What to do about it, see the video below. And if nothing helps, the child does not sleep well, is naughty, consult your doctor. The first month of the baby’s life is the most difficult. And so that he develops and grows healthy, it is important to eat and sleep well. Try to surround him with the maximum care, help to adapt, and only then take up the upbringing. It is also interesting: