Newborns always curl up in a ball

Sleep is very important for newborns, because they have just come into the world and have poor adaptability to the outside world, so they need sleep to slowly adapt to this world. Many parents will find that many newborns always curl up to sleep, and they are also afraid that this sleeping posture will affect the growth of the baby. The following is a detailed introduction to whether it is good for newborns to always curl up to sleep.

There is no problem. Most of the time it is just a matter of habit. Some children are willing to sleep on their side. It mainly depends on the needs of the child. If the child has no discomfort when sleeping on his side, he can sleep on his side, but pay attention to switching between left and right.

Other sleeping positions:

I am the greatest in the world - sleeping on your back Sleeping on your back means lying flat and sleeping straight, which is the so-called "I am the greatest in the world". This sleeping position can relax the muscles of the whole body and is least likely to cause pressure on the baby's heart, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, bladder and other internal organs. However, it may also cause the relaxed tongue root to fall back, so there is also a concern about blocking the respiratory tract. 【Advantages】 1. No sense of pressure on the body, natural and healthy. 2. It is less likely to cause suffocation by covering the mouth and nose with quilts or other external objects: it is highly safe. 3. Parents can see their baby’s sleeping status at a glance. [Disadvantages] 1. For newborns, breathing will feel more strenuous if they snore. 2. When a newborn baby spits up milk, it is easy for it to reflux and block the mouth and nose, and in severe cases, it can lead to aspiration pneumonia. 3. The head shape can be easily flattened due to sleeping, which may also affect the face shape. 4. Because there is no restraint, the baby feels less secure.

Side sleeping, which is divided into left side sleeping and right side sleeping, is the sleeping position that most experts recommend parents to implement for their babies. This sleeping position does not put excessive pressure on the baby's important organs and is also conducive to muscle relaxation. If a newborn baby regurgitates milk, it will not cause choking in the trachea, so it is best to let the baby sleep on his side if he has just finished feeding and has fallen asleep. In addition, babies with respiratory and heart problems, or particularly swollen or inflamed tonsils can sleep on their side, which helps with expectoration. 【Advantages】 1. Sleeping on the right side helps digestion. 2. The baby breathes more smoothly. 3. It can reduce the risk of choking due to spitting up milk or vomiting. 【Disadvantages】 1. It is not easy to maintain this posture for a long time. 2. For babies who cannot roll over yet, parents should help them change positions frequently.