Sunny days are warm, and life with a baby is sweet. Having good sleep is crucial for a baby's growth and development. Some babies refuse to sleep no matter how they are comforted at night, while others easily wake up and cry. There are many reasons that can cause a baby to cry at night, and parents should carefully investigate. If there is a suspicion of illness, the child should be taken to the hospital for examination. Once the cause is found and removed in a timely manner, the little baby will surely fall asleep peacefully. Now let's follow the editor to understand the reasons for a baby's night crying.
First, environmental discomfort:
The sleeping place may be too noisy or stuffy, or the baby may have too many or too few clothes or blankets. Having too many clothes or blankets is the most common issue, especially in the first few months after birth. Adults often think that babies are easily catching colds, so they dress them in multiple layers tightly. However, babies have a higher metabolism rate than adults and are more susceptible to heat. Therefore, having too many clothes or blankets can make babies feel overheated and have trouble sleeping.
Second, internal heat:
Being hungry or having internal heat can easily cause a baby to cry at night. Because a baby's stomach and digestive system are delicate and not fully developed, they are prone to indigestion, regurgitation, bloating, appetite loss, and dark urine, which are symptoms of internal heat. These discomforts can cause a baby to cry at night.
Third, the influence of illness:
Common illnesses such as colds, otitis media, pharyngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and gastroenteritis, as well as less common ones such as meningitis and sepsis, can all cause a baby to have an unsettled sleep. Some infections may also cause fever, and each infection often has its own specific symptoms. Therefore, when a baby has an unsettled sleep, parents often seek medical help.
Fourth, improper sleep schedule:
Some children have difficulty getting up in the morning and only take a nap in the afternoon around 2-3 o'clock, or they take a nap too early, resulting in going to bed early at night and waking up in the middle of the night crying because there is no one to play with.
Fifth, excitement before bedtime:
Playing or scaring the baby before bedtime and suddenly stimulating their emotions can make them unable to fall asleep due to excitement, leading to crying at night.
