What is the importance of sleep to your baby?

Parents all hope that their babies will grow up healthily, but it is not easy to do this. In the process of raising the baby, you must pay attention to relevant details. First of all, you must pay attention to whether the baby’s diet is normal. In addition, you must observe whether the baby’s sleep is reasonable. If you find that the baby does not get enough sleep or the baby’s sleep is relatively shallow, you must be alert to the baby’s health problems. Let’s understand the importance of sleep to babies.

Importance of sleep for babies:

Some babies are born very well behaved, they can sleep quietly beside their mothers and don’t like to make noises at night; some babies are born very naughty, and it takes a long time to coax them to sleep, and they often play until very late before falling asleep; some babies are born very sensitive, they will wake up at the slightest sound, have very light sleep, and often wake up in the middle of the night. Do mothers know the importance of sleep to their babies?

The importance of sleep for babies

Importance of baby sleep: It has very obvious effects on improving intelligence and promoting intellectual development. Sleep is very good for the growth and development of babies. Sleep has the function of storing energy, that is, storing energy for the human body to complete daytime activities. Sleep also has a great impact on emotional state. Whether it is a baby or an older child, if they lack sleep or have poor sleep quality, they will become irritable, restless, have behavioral disorders, memory loss, reduced mobility, and are prone to accidental injuries. So good sleep is very important for children.

How to sleep well for babies

The baby's sleeping environment should be warm and comfortable, with soft lighting, quietness and good ventilation. The indoor temperature should be maintained at 24℃~25℃ and the humidity should be around 50%. When sleeping, babies should not be dressed or covered too thickly. Just wear comfortable clothes and there is no need to wrap them tightly. A high temperature will make the baby irritable and restless, and if the baby is wrapped too tightly, he will not sleep comfortably. The mother can touch the baby's back with her hand. If the baby is not sweating and feels warm, it is roughly the temperature that the baby feels comfortable. Adjust your baby's sleeping position to the most comfortable state while ensuring sufficient sleep time.

Babies love to play and don’t like to sleep, and parents should not spoil their babies too much. Once children develop the habit of not sleeping, it will have a great impact on their health. Good sleep quality can make your baby smarter, more agile, taller, and grow healthier. Mothers must recognize the importance of children's sleep and help them develop good sleeping habits.