Why does my baby not like to sleep?

Babies’ reluctance to sleep can be a headache for many parents, especially for very young babies. If they do not get enough sleep, it will not only affect the adults’ rest but also the baby’s growth. So the baby's refusal to sleep is still a very serious problem. Now let's take a closer look at the factors that cause the baby to not sleep.

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Babies grow fast, and their bone development requires a lot of calcium, especially for babies whose height and weight grow rapidly. Once the body's intake is insufficient, it will show up in sleep. The temperature in the bedroom is too high, the quilt is too thick, the room is not airtight, etc., which can also make the sleeping baby feel uncomfortable.

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Sleeping with the lights on is not good for the vision development of infants and young children, and the stimulation of strong light is not conducive to sleep. But we cannot take a harsh attitude towards these babies, as that will increase their psychological pressure. You might as well satisfy the baby's wishes, turn on a desk lamp in the room, and have the mother talk to the baby softly or hug him, so that he can completely relax and fall asleep peacefully. Gradually get the baby's consent to replace the desk lamp with a very low wattage lamp, plug it into a wall socket, or place it on the ground, so that there is a little dim light in the room; the color of the lamp can be softer such as pink, light green, light blue, etc. The curtains should also be drawn during naps. It is best to choose thicker curtains in warm colors, which can reduce the intensity of light, increase the haziness in the room, and create a sleeping environment for the baby.

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Before the baby goes to sleep alone, the mother can chat with the baby and encourage him by saying, "Baby has grown up and become braver and braver. Can you try to sleep by yourself?" Then tell the baby that the mother will not leave and will be in the next room because the mother is an adult and has many things to do, which cannot be the same as the baby. Besides, only if the baby gets more sleep and exercises more can he grow as tall as his parents. If the baby cannot accept your persuasion, you can adopt a compromise approach for a period of time. First, turn off the lights in the room and have everyone go to "sleep" temporarily, and then do other things after the baby falls asleep. You can also tell him a story, record it on a tape recorder, and play it for him before he goes to sleep, so that he can feel that his mother is with him; gradually shorten the time for listening to the story, and finally transition to the time when the baby can fall asleep independently.

The above is some of our analysis on babies not liking to sleep. We hope it will be of some help to mothers. At the same time, there must be certain factors why babies don’t like to sleep. We hope mothers must be patient and take good care of them. Don't lose your temper with your baby. At the same time, long-term poor sleep will also affect the baby's development. It is recommended to seek medical attention in time.