Crying is a very normal phenomenon for babies, because at this time they cannot express their thoughts through language, so they can only express themselves through crying. Another reason is that babies are not fully developed at this time, and crying can also help with blood circulation, which is also a good thing for their development. But if it's someone who cries loudly, it's a different story. So how to soothe a baby who is dozing off?
How to soothe a baby who is dozing off
Be sure to lull the child to sleep in the bedroom
Due to the early bedtime of children and the fact that adults still have a lot of things to do, they will coax them to sleep in the living room. Children's attention is easily attracted by external things, and the decorations in the living room and the voices of adults talking can arouse children's curiosity. So when the child is dozing off, the mother must coax the child to sleep in the bedroom.
Creating psychological cues for children
Every child knows that it's time to go to bed when they take off their clothes at night. After the mother brings the child back to the bedroom, she can first take off the child's coat, and the child will understand that they should go to bed in their heart. In order to reassure the child, the mother can also take off her coat, so that the child will not worry about her mother quietly running out while she is asleep.
Gently stroke the child's back
When a mother is coaxing her child to sleep, she can lie face to face with the child on her side and gently stroke their back with one hand. This not only makes the child feel particularly comfortable, but also gives them inner satisfaction and increases their drowsiness.
Reasons for drowsiness
1. Lack of trace elements and decreased blood calcium can cause increased excitability in the brain and autonomic nervous system, leading to restless sleep in babies at night. Calcium and vitamin D supplementation are needed. If calcium is lacking, the baby's fontanelle may not close properly; If there is a zinc deficiency, the corners of the mouth will generally ulcerate.
2. Too hot, too cold
3. Too dry, with nasal discharge
4. Play too excitedly before bedtime, go to bed on time: 0.5-1 hour before the baby falls asleep, let the baby calm down, do not play too excitedly before bedtime, and do not excessively tease the baby. To prevent the baby from having difficulty falling asleep due to excessive excitement and nervousness. Don't watch exciting TV programs, don't tell scary stories, and don't play with new toys. To create a good sleeping environment for the baby. The room temperature is suitable, quiet, and the light is relatively dim. The covering should be light, soft, and dry. Before going to bed, let the baby urinate first.
5. Pay attention to whether there are pinworms outside the anus.
6. Many mothers may think their baby is hungry when they wake up crying at night, and then breastfeed them. In fact, this is a very bad habit, as it can lead to the child having a habit of needing to breastfeed when they wake up at night.
7. Overeating, indigestion, excessive internal heat, or overeating at night can also lead to restless sleep. It is suggested to feed solid food such as Congee and noodles at least two or three hours before going to bed, and drink a little milk before going to bed.
How to soothe a baby who is dozing off? The above content has been explained in detail. During the neonatal period, babies spend most of their time sleeping due to incomplete brain development, with an average of 18-22 hours of sleep per day. So if a baby cries not because they are hungry, but because they feel tired and don't know how to express themselves, they will naturally fall asleep as soon as they cry and become tired.
