If there is insufficient sleep, it can have a certain impact on the baby's health, such as height, intelligence, health problems, etc. Nowadays, many parents will react that coaxing their children to sleep is a very headache inducing thing. Even if they sleep very little during the day, their babies are still not sleepy at night. After coaxing them to sleep for a long time, their babies are still very awake. Why is it so difficult for a two-and-a-half-year-old baby to fall asleep? At this point, it is necessary to understand.
Why is it difficult for a two-and-a-half-year-old baby to fall asleep
Most children have a strong sense of dependence on their parents, and as they age, their self-protection awareness increases. Shortly after falling asleep or before truly waking up, Baobao sometimes flips over and sits up, crying without seeing adults. Generally, after being comforted by parents, he can continue to sleep. If sleeping in an unfamiliar environment, the need to seek a sense of security is particularly urgent.
Too excited to play before bedtime; Irregular sleeping schedule; Sleeping with a pacifier at night can easily lead to unstable sleep habits. Parents are advised not to immediately hug or tease their baby when they are crying, as most children will naturally fall asleep a few minutes after waking up at night. If you can't fall asleep naturally, taking a pat and soothing it will help you continue to sleep.
How long is the appropriate sleep time for a 2-year-old baby
A 2-year-old baby should ensure 12 hours of sleep per day. The daily sleep schedule, including nighttime and nap time, should be fixed to cultivate a regular sleep schedule. Adequate sleep is crucial for the growth and development of babies. In addition, if the baby often feels sleepy or sleeps longer than usual, it may be related to taking cold medicine, and the recovery of the body also requires a process of adjustment.
But there are individual differences between people, and consistency cannot be forced. Babies of the same age may have a difference of 2-3 hours in their daily sleep time. Some babies may sleep less, but they are energetic, have a good appetite, and show no signs of drowsiness, so there is no need to worry.
Each baby is in a different environment, and if pathological reasons are ruled out for not wanting to sleep, parents need to look for the reasons on their own. Sometimes at night, holding a phone while soothing the child often has poor results and cannot provide a good sleeping environment for the baby. Naturally, they will resist sleep. Why is it difficult for a two-and-a-half-year-old baby to fall asleep? After identifying the cause and making reasonable improvements, the quality of the baby's sleep will improve.
