Why a month-old baby doesn't sleep well
Newborn babies need to sleep 18-20 hours a day.day, but for some, 16 hours is normal. If a child is awake for more than 9 hours or 4–5 hours in a row during the day, it’s time to sound the alarm. But this doesn’t mean that you should rush to the doctor. First, try to figure it out yourself.
A month-old baby may not sleep well in a large crib 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 loneliness, the baby may sleep restlessly. In the first weeks of life, he is only adapting to the world, and may miss his mother.
What to do if a month-old baby doesn't sleep well
Get your baby used to a feeding schedule iffeed him 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 or even stroke him, so as not to excite the nervous system. Let him get used to the fact that after feeding he needs to sleep. Provide the child with a comfortable place to sleep, use underwear and clothes made of natural fabrics. Even if you want to teach the baby to sleep in another room, up to 1-2 months let him be with you or nearby. Perhaps he is afraid in a large crib, use removable cradles. A comfortable temperature for newborns to sleep is 18-20 degrees. The air should be clean, regularly ventilate the room. Put the baby to bed correctly, if today you rock him in your arms, and tomorrow just send him to the crib, he will not understand what you want from him. Choose one type of lullaby and use only it. And before bedtime, do not play with the baby and limit the circle of people around him. Sometimes children's rhythm is disrupted, they sleep well during the day and are awake at night. What to do about it, watch the video below. And if nothing helps, the child sleeps poorly, and is capricious, consult a doctor. The first month of a baby's life is the most difficult. And for him to develop and grow up healthy, it is important to eat well and sleep. Try to surround him with maximum care, help him adapt, and only then take up his upbringing. Also interesting:
