The number of hours a day, when the baby is resting, is an important indicator of his health. And often mothers complain to a doctor that a newborn baby does not sleep well, but after counting the total number of hours of sleep it turns out that the baby pours out the norm that is put at his age.
Why does the newborn badly sleep? All mothers should first become familiar with the norms of sleep that are established for children up to a year. This can help her to determine whether a newborn baby is really awake or is still well asleep. So, up to three months the child's sleep should be about 16-17 hours, from three to six months - about 14-15 hours, and for a child up to a year - about 13-14 hours.
The newborn does not sleep well during the day:
Often, moms worry that a month-old baby sleeps very badly during the day. This is primarily due to the fact that he does not yet have such a regime. The main reason for frequent awakenings is hunger. Therefore, if a newborn baby does not sleep well in the daytime, then it's a rule that after the feeding the child should stay awake for a while, and only then fall asleep.
The air in the room must be damp and cool. If we talk about the optimal temperature, then it should be about 18-20 degrees. During the day, the air temperature in the room can be higher, which is why a newborn can sleep badly. So do not forget to ventilate the room well. And it will be even better if a child sleeps in the open air during the day. In addition to the fact that it contributes to a full day's sleep, it also strengthens the immune system. And you can not think about the fact that the newborn does not sleep well.
The time when you can walk with a child in the fresh air, it is necessary to determine individually. And it can depend on the health of the baby, the season, as well as climatic conditions. If a child is only three weeks old, and he does not sleep well, then it is necessary to accustom him gradually to walking in autumn or winter. For a start, walks should be short-lived, and then you can take the child to fresh air for all the length of time that is allocated for a day's sleep according to his regime.
When the weather conditions do not allow you to walk with the child, and the month-old baby does not sleep well because of the irregular regime, create an atmosphere of semi-darkness in his room: lower the curtains or close the windows with curtains. So he will fall asleep more quickly, and the dream will be stronger.
The newborn does not sleep well at night:
Many mothers begin already from childhood to accustom the baby to independence and do not welcome joint sleep with the child. You can not depart from this rule, but only a little "simplify" it. If the newborn child is very poorly awake at night, then move his bed closer to his. Even at a distance, but, nevertheless, the child will feel your warmth and smell, which will act upon him soothingly.
If a child is a month (or slightly more) and he does not sleep well, his frequent waking up does not always mean that he is hungry. He can be tortured by colic, as well as gazikas in the tummy. To do this, before going to sleep are useful exercises gymnastics (or massage), which will help that the gases go away.
Create your own special ritual before going to sleep at night. For example, pack it at a certain time, and before that, do the same actions (bath, massage, feeding, etc.) so that the child has an understanding that he is being prepared for bed. In the event that a newborn child does not sleep well at night or wakes up often, then sing him a lullaby, which the kids love so much. Or try to rock out. Just do not forget that children get used to it very quickly.
Well and, perhaps, the most simple rule. If a newborn does not sleep well at night, then firstly check to see if it does not cause discomfort to the wet diaper or diaper.