Why does the baby's hands shake when sleeping?

Many babies often have hand tremors when they sleep. At this time, mothers will find that the baby may not sleep well, so mothers can choose to pat the baby gently to give the baby a certain sense of security. In this way, the baby feels that there is someone around him, and the fear in his heart may be reduced. So why does the baby's hands always tremble when he sleeps?

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.

How to help your baby have a good sleep

1. Don’t let your baby have too much dinner. Drinking milk once will help him sleep better.

2. Appropriately reduce various stimulations to the body. Taking a hot bath and doing a massage before going to bed will help the body relax.

3. Don’t dress your baby too much when sleeping, and the temperature of the bedding should be appropriate.

I believe that after reading the above content, everyone has a certain understanding of why babies tremble and shiver when they sleep and how to make babies have a good sleep. Parents should pay attention to not letting babies eat too much before going to bed, and not letting them exercise a lot. Ensure a dark environment so that babies can have a good sleep quality.