Why does a child shiver when sleeping?

Parents all hope that their children can have a good sleep. If children sleep well, it is very beneficial to their physical and mental health. In order to make children sleep better, they should be educated to develop good habits, such as not eating too much at night, not sleeping too much during the day, and doing more exercise, reducing physical stimulation at night, etc. Some children will tremble when they sleep. At this time, we should be alert to the following disease factors.

Why does my child shiver when he sleeps?

Welcoming a baby is the happiest thing for every family, but taking care of a baby is also a very challenging task, especially the baby’s sleep quality. Only when the baby sleeps well can the baby grow. So what’s going on when some parents find their baby shivering and shaking while sleeping? Let’s learn about it together.

Why does my baby shiver when he is sleeping?

1. In fact, during sleep, some of the babies' brain cells are in a dormant state, while other brain cells are still in an excited state. At this time, if the light changes or there is a sound, it may cause the baby's hands and feet to shake involuntarily. Some babies also have irregular shaking of hands and toes without light or sound stimulation. Generally, the shaking lasts for a very short time and this phenomenon will disappear when entering deep sleep.

2. In fact, shivering of newborns while sleeping is a physiological phenomenon. If a newborn keeps shivering while sleeping, it may be a sign of calcium deficiency, so you must pay attention to calcium supplementation. There are two situations for calcium supplementation of newborns. Babies who have cramps during breastfeeding should start calcium supplementation at 3 to 4 months. If she is born prematurely, she will generally start calcium supplementation at 2 to 3 months, which can also be done under the premise of breastfeeding.

3. Parents should also pay attention to the fact that the baby's absorption function is not yet mature, and they should be very cautious about their diet. Not all babies need calcium supplements. If a bottle-fed baby consumes 700 to 750 ml of formula milk every day, the calcium intake is sufficient. Generally, breastfed babies can supplement calcium. Older babies who drink less formula milk, such as babies between 8 and 12 months old, can also consider calcium supplements. In addition, the baby's calcium supplementation should follow the guidance of a pediatrician.