Why do newborns yawn all the time?

Yawning is a very common phenomenon. We yawn when we feel tired. It is a signal that the body wants to rest. Sometimes when we see others yawning, we will also have the urge to yawn. This is a very normal phenomenon. However, some newborn babies always yawn constantly. What is going on? Let’s take a look together below.

1. Why do people yawn?

A yawn lasts about 6 seconds. During this time, the person's eyes are closed, the ears can hardly hear the surrounding sounds, and the nerves and muscles of the whole body are in a completely relaxed state. When yawning, people get a very good rest both physically and mentally, which can play an important physiological protective role for the human body. Normally, people yawn when they want to sleep, however, they also yawn when their brain is deprived of oxygen. When a person yawns, he is performing a deep breathing exercise which can increase the oxygen content in the blood, expel more carbon dioxide and make the body more energetic.

2: Why do newborns yawn?

Babies aged 0 to 2 months are mostly in a sleeping state. Although the sleep is relatively shallow, it is enough and does not make them feel very sleepy. Therefore, if the baby yawns frequently, the mother should consider whether the baby is suffering from lack of oxygen. At the same time, pay attention to the environment in which the baby lives and confirm whether there are any plants or the like that are competing with the baby for oxygen. If so, these factors must be eliminated as soon as possible. The baby is in a critical period of growth and development, and the brain needs sufficient oxygen, otherwise it may affect the baby's brain development, and in turn have a serious impact on the baby's overall physical development.

Well, after reading the above introduction, I believe you already know why newborn babies always yawn. It is best not to place green plants in the baby’s room, because they will compete with the baby for oxygen. Sometimes if the baby is prone to catching a cold, he will yawn constantly, and parents should pay attention to it.