Newborn baby sleeping with eyes open and closed

Many parents will find that their baby's eyes are always closing and opening when they are sleeping. This symptom does not exist in most people and almost never occurs. It is not that the child wakes up or is not asleep, but a normal physiological state of a newborn. Although this way of sleeping is a bit strange, it is not a pathological reaction and parents do not need to worry too much.

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It's normal for your baby to sleep with their eyes open, it just looks a little strange. In medical terminology, sleeping with eyes open is called incomplete eyelid closure, commonly known as "rabbit eyes". If your baby falls asleep with his eyes open, it's not harmful to him or her and it doesn't mean he or she has a sleeping problem. This phenomenon is common in infants. However, most babies no longer have this problem by the time they are 12 to 18 months old. No one knows exactly why some babies sleep with their eyes open. There are also few related studies. This may be related to the fact that babies spend more time in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.

If your baby continues to sleep with his eyes open for several hours at a time, or if he continues to do so frequently after he is 18 months old, it is recommended that you take him to see a doctor. In rare cases, your baby's inability to close his eyes properly may be caused by a malformation of the eyelids. Apart from this situation, there is nothing to worry about if your baby sleeps with his eyes open.

By the way, there is some evidence that lagophthalmos can be inherited. If you notice your baby sleeping with his eyes open, ask your husband if this happens to you, too. In rare cases, sleeping with the eyes open in adults can be a sign of certain medical conditions, such as facial nerve damage, thyroid disease, or even a tumor. If you have such concerns, it is best to go to the hospital for a check-up.