Baby keeps waking up and can't sleep well

Every baby is loved and cared for by the elders in the family, but because the babies are still young and do not have complete immunity, their resistance is relatively poor, and there will always be some uncomfortable situations during the growth process. Some parents become anxious when they see their baby having a restless sleep, and their baby is prone to crying and making a fuss if they don’t sleep well. This article introduces several methods to improve your baby's sleep quality, parents can try them.

What should I do if my baby is restless when sleeping and always wakes up?

From pregnancy to childbirth, the ten months of hard work are beautiful memories for every parent in their lifetime. However, when the baby is first born, various situations will arise and the parents' responsibilities will be even greater. How to help babies have a good sleep is often a thorny problem that troubles young parents.

Good sleep is essential for promoting the metabolism, growth and development of the newborn body. However, not every baby can have a good sleep. Many babies are easily awakened during sleep, are restless, and have poor sleep quality. Some babies like to cry and make a fuss, and some even make various humming noises during sleep.

So how can we ensure that newborns have high-quality sleep? Parents of newborns may wish to try the following tips.

1. Sucking

Sucking is a "skill" that every baby learns when they are born, and it can have a very good soothing effect on the baby. If your baby has trouble sleeping, try this trick. Whether it's the breast, bottle, baby's own fingers or a pacifier, the premise is to maintain hygiene.

2. Massage

Massage can relax the baby, help the baby calm down, and help improve the sleep quality of the newborn. But be careful to use moderate force, do not massage your newborn's belly before he is four weeks old, and avoid the spine area.

3. Rhythm

If the baby sleeps and wakes intermittently, you can also try playing soft and rhythmic music. The mother can also hum a song, or rock the baby in her arms or in a cradle. The gentle and appropriate rhythm has a slight hypnotic effect, which can soothe the newborn and make him sleep soundly.

4. Get regular sleep

Many babies do not sleep well because they have not formed a regular sleep pattern. Parents should help their babies form a good biological clock. When it is time for the baby to go to bed, comfort him to fall asleep as soon as possible; if the baby is still sleeping after the usual waking time, it is best to wake him up gently.

5. Stick to a bedtime routine

Arranging an overall bedtime routine for your baby will help him or her gradually understand when it is time to go to bed, which is also helpful for his or her sleeping habits. For example, start washing your baby's face, bathing him, putting on pajamas, touching him, telling him stories, etc. one hour before bedtime to help him end overly exciting activities.

6. Safe and comfortable bed environment

Some babies wake up at night due to fear of loneliness and insecurity caused by sleeping in separate beds from their parents. This situation can create a comfortable and safe environment in the baby's crib, just like the warm embrace of the mother, so that the baby can fall asleep more easily.