Why does my baby love to kick the quilt?

First of all, it is very common for babies to kick their quilts, and very few babies don’t kick their quilts. It is rare for a baby to be considerate of his parents and not kick off the quilt. It can even be said that even adults now kick off the quilts, let alone babies. Adults should not be anxious when encountering such situations, just be patient. The following analysis was made in response to these parents' questions about why their babies love to kick off the quilt.

The quilt is too thick. Because we are always worried that the baby will catch a cold, the quilts we cover the baby with are mostly thicker. In fact, except for newborns or infants under 3 months old whose brain temperature regulation center is not perfect and who need to keep warm when the ambient temperature is low (such as in winter), most babies are in a period of rapid growth and development, have a high metabolic rate, and are more afraid of heat. In addition, their neural regulation function is immature and they sweat easily. Therefore, babies should generally be covered with fewer quilts than adults.

If the baby is covered too thickly, he will feel uncomfortable and will not sleep well. He will have to kick off the quilt before he can fall asleep. Moreover, if the quilt is too thick and heavy, it will affect the baby's breathing. In order to breathe smoothly, the baby will kick off the quilt hard. As a result, the baby cannot be covered with the quilt for a long time at night and will easily catch a cold. Therefore, if you cover your baby too thickly, it will make it easier for the baby to kick off the quilt and catch a cold; if you cover the baby less, the baby will wrap the quilt well and the kicking off the quilt phenomenon will naturally disappear.

Feeling uncomfortable during sleep. Babies may kick off the quilt when they feel uncomfortable while sleeping. Common factors that cause discomfort include: sleeping in too many clothes, light stimulation in the environment, a noisy environment, eating too much before going to bed, etc. In this way, the baby will turn his body frequently, and his nervous regulation function will be unstable, his emotions will be unstable or he will sweat, resulting in the quilt being kicked off.

Very few babies kick off the quilt because they are sick, but for most babies, kicking off the quilt is a natural reaction. However, it cannot be ruled out that it is due to illness. If you are sick, you should always pay attention to it and take precautions. Don’t wait until you discover the problem to remedy the situation. Children’s vital signs are the most fragile, and a little carelessness can endanger their lives and health.