Why do children get scared when sleeping?

When children are young, they sleep with their parents so that it is convenient for their parents to take care of them. If something unexpected happens to the child, parents can discover it in time. Some parents find that their children suddenly wake up when they are frightened while sleeping. This is a very normal phenomenon as children tend to lack a sense of security. So, what causes children to be frightened while sleeping?

1. What is frightening when a baby is sleeping?

After the baby is born, he will go through three stages: stimulation, application and inhibition in the next 3 to 4 months. Therefore, it is normal for babies aged 0 to 4 months to be frightened. As the baby's nervous system gradually develops, this startle phenomenon will disappear after the baby is 5 months old. If there is insufficient sensory stimulation and exercise, the startle reflex will remain, which will not only affect sleep, but also make children easily frightened in different environments and afraid to try anything new.

2. Reasons and solutions for babies’ restless sleep and crying

1. Lack of trace elements and reduced blood calcium cause increased excitability of the brain and autonomic nerves, which leads to restless sleep at night for babies. Calcium and vitamin D supplementation is needed.

2. Too hot or too cold.

3. Indigestion, indigestion, getting angry or eating too much at night can also cause restless sleep. It is recommended to feed solid foods such as porridge and noodles at least two or three hours before going to bed, and then drink a little milk before going to bed.

4. When your baby cries, do not react immediately. Wait for a few minutes, because most children will fall asleep naturally after waking up at night for a few minutes. 3. What to do if your baby is startled

It is normal for babies to startle, so there is no need to blindly give them more calcium supplements, and don't be superstitious that they have seen something they shouldn't have seen. When the baby starts, the mother only needs to gently press the baby's back for a while, or hold the baby's hands, and the baby will calm down after a while.

In addition, I don’t know if mothers have noticed that if the baby sleeps in the mother’s arms, he or she tends to be quieter and has fewer startle reactions. Therefore, some experienced confinement nannies will gently wrap the baby in a blanket so that the baby feels like being held in their arms. In this way, the newborn will sleep more soundly.