Why does my baby always wake up when sleeping at night?

Babies often cry and make a fuss at night. If the quality of sleep at night is not good, it will affect the baby's absorption and digestion of nutrients, leading to malnutrition, etc., which will pose a certain threat to the baby's health. Let’s find out why babies always wake up when they sleep at night?

Even the best sleepers often have unexpected sleep problems, whether it's being unable to fall asleep at bedtime or waking up unexpectedly in the middle of the night. Your baby may have night terrors (also called sleep terrors), which are similar to sleepwalking but more intense. Night terrors are often related to lack of sleep. When your baby "wakes" during the night, go and check on him, but don't talk to him or try to comfort him. Your baby will resist being comforted and may act confused and disoriented. Trying to comfort your baby will only prolong and intensify his night terrors, and even just calling his name may make him more upset. Also, don't try to force him to wake up, as he might think you're going to hurt him. Instead, handle night terrors naturally by standing by and making sure your baby doesn't hurt himself.

Other common reasons why babies who usually sleep well may wake up in the middle of the night may include illness, separation anxiety, or facing a developmental leap. If your baby has these conditions, in addition to taking appropriate medicines for fever, sore throat, ear pain, etc. to protect your baby from illness, you can also try the following methods. First, make sure he gets enough basic sleep. Although it sounds counterintuitive, the less sleep your baby gets, the harder it will be for him to fall asleep at night and the more restless his sleep will be. Therefore, insist on letting your baby take a nap during the day and putting your baby to bed at an appropriate time at night.

When your baby wakes in the middle of the night, be calm and gentle, but also silent. Let your baby know that everything is fine around him, but it's time to go to bed. Stay with your baby until he calms down, but try not to talk to him and keep the lights dim. It may take several nights or even weeks to get your baby back to normal sleep, but the more you continue to stick to your baby's regular sleep habits, the faster you will help your baby solve his sleep problems.

The above are the reasons why babies always wake up when sleeping at night. Waking up all the time is affected by many factors. External factors are one aspect, and the baby’s indigestion and unhealthy body are another aspect. Therefore, mothers should be good at observing their baby’s abnormal physical condition and seek timely treatment if there is any disease.