Newborns are full of curiosity about the world, but their sleep habits vary. Some babies sleep peacefully, while others have their days and nights mixed up and need to be held to fall asleep. This is mainly because their central nervous system is still developing. Ensuring that babies get sufficient high-quality sleep is essential for their overall development. Therefore, cultivating good sleep habits and selecting appropriate sleep items, such as soft bedding, are crucial for babies.
For infants who are sleepy during the day and have trouble sleeping at night, parents can help them establish a normal day-night rhythm by adjusting their daily routines. For example, feeding, changing diapers, and other activities can be scheduled mainly during the day, controlling the amount of food consumed during the day, adopting a small and frequent feeding pattern, so that babies wake up more due to hunger during the day, which can help them get better rest at night.
When faced with children’s sleep disorders, adjustments can be made from both psychological and physiological perspectives. Psychologically, reducing a child’s anxiety through storytelling, interactive games, and creating a relaxed bedtime atmosphere can help. Physiologically, it is important to avoid excessive eating before bedtime, engaging in exciting activities, and choosing the right sleeping position, such as sleeping on the right side, which is beneficial for heart health, and maintaining clear breathing. In addition, choosing a suitable mattress for children is crucial as it can effectively support their bodies, promote healthy spine growth. Creating a sleep environment with soft lighting, good ventilation, and minimal noise is also an important factor in improving sleep quality. In communal living, children also need to learn to communicate with others and collectively maintain a harmonious sleep environment.
