Baby always strains when sleeping

When babies are young, their bodies are still very small, and their physical strength is not particularly sufficient, and they sleep most of the time. In fact, there are many benefits for babies to sleep. During the sleep process, their bodies grow the fastest. It is also because of the growth that they will always exert themselves. So what should we do if babies always exert themselves when they sleep?

Why does the newborn baby always strain when sleeping?

Generally speaking, this is a normal physiological phenomenon. Generally speaking, there may be the following reasons:

1. The nervous system is not fully developed. It is normal for babies under three months old to be easily startled because their nervous system is not yet fully developed. During the neonatal period, parents can stimulate the baby's nervous system development by giving the baby touch. Parents can stimulate the development of their baby's nervous system by giving their baby touch.

2. The transition between deep sleep and light sleep. Babies have shorter sleep cycles and often switch between deep sleep and light sleep. During the transition process, they may hum, strain, cry, etc., just like us adults, who also stretch and roll around at night.

3. The digestive system is not yet fully developed. After the baby is born, the nutrition delivered by the umbilical cord changes to direct eating, and this process also requires adaptation.

4. Bloating and abdominal discomfort. If a newborn has a bloated stomach or colic, he or she will not sleep well and will grunt and strain. This is because the baby wants to poop or pass gas, so the stomach needs to exert force while the anus needs to relax.

Reasons why newborns are restless when sleeping

1. Eliminate pathological causes. If your baby wakes up easily during sleep, you should first rule out pathological causes. If your baby is easily startled and has bald spots on the back of his head or night sweats, you should suspect that he is calcium deficient and take him to the hospital for relevant examinations.

2. Lack of security. Babies, especially newborns, have just arrived in an unfamiliar environment and have more or less fear of everything around them.

3. Being frightened during the day. The baby's nervous system is relatively fragile, and being frightened during the day will cause him to sleep restlessly at night.

4. Play too crazy. If your baby watches a very tense movie or plays too crazy before going to bed, he or she may wake up at night and wet the bed.

From the above content, it can be seen that it is generally normal for newborn babies to strain when sleeping during their development. However, it may also be caused by bloating or abdominal discomfort. If this is the case, the baby may cry. You can try to touch the baby's belly to see his reaction. If pathological causes are ruled out, it is a normal phenomenon and mothers don't need to worry. In short, try to provide your baby with a good sleeping environment.