My baby is more than two months old. Sometimes he likes to sleep and sometimes he doesn't.

Babies are of great concern to parents, and any little problem with the baby will be magnified. We all know that babies are very sleepy when they are very young, and they basically sleep after eating. But some parents will find that their two-month-old baby sometimes likes to sleep and sometimes does not. When this happens, parents will worry whether there is something wrong with the baby. So, is it normal for babies to sometimes like to sleep and sometimes not?

1. Why does a two-month-old baby not like to sleep?

The younger the baby is, the more sensitive he is to environmental factors. Excessively noisy, sharp, stimulating or unpleasant sounds can scare the baby. This is related to the imperfect development of the nervous system. This situation will gradually improve with the increase of age. It is recommended to provide the baby with a relatively quiet and comfortable sleeping environment (appropriate room temperature, fresh air, appropriate thickness of bedding, and dim lighting). Cultivate good sleeping habits, do not be too excited or do strenuous exercise before going to bed, do not scold the child, and let the baby develop good sleeping habits. In addition, you should give your baby appropriate calcium supplements and cod liver oil.

2. What to do if your newborn doesn’t like to sleep

1. Develop correct sleeping habits

Establish a sleep routine for your baby from an early age, such as bathing, changing into pajamas, and turning off the lights. Each family can have a different routine. The key is to establish a habit. This method is very effective and can be said to be a magic weapon to help your baby sleep.

2. Carry out appropriate activities during the day

Babies have a lot of energy, so you need to take them outdoors for walks and play more during the day so that their energy can be properly released.

3. Create a good atmosphere before bed

When you are preparing to guide your baby to sleep at night, family members should be united, speak as quietly as possible, turn off the TV, stop playing with mobile phones, turn off the lights, and provide a good sleeping environment for the baby.

4. Observe your baby's sleep signals carefully

When babies are sleepy, they will release corresponding signals, such as rubbing their eyes, yawning, etc. Parents should pay attention. Once the baby sends out a signal, they should actively start sleep guidance to help the baby fall asleep as soon as possible.

5. Do not engage in strenuous activities before going to bed

For example, dancing, playing ball and other activities should never be done before going to bed. It is very difficult for babies to fall asleep when they are excited. There was a time before when Baozi especially liked to play the balloon-hitting game at night, and it was difficult for him to fall asleep. After he quit, he immediately got better.