Newborn sleep - one of the main indicators of its health. If the baby does not sleep well, then something is troubling him. Try to find the cause and baby sleep will improve.
Up to six months a newborn should sleep about 16-20 hours a day with intervals - from 30 minutes to several hours. What if the baby does not sleep well at night? Find one of the reasons that cause anxiety to the child.
Hunger. One of the most common causes of poor sleep. If the baby is hungry, he will not sleep soundly, with a strong hunger spasms of the stomach, which causes pain crumbs, there's no time for sleep. And soothe the hungry baby can only be attached to the breast. Remember that night feeding is very important for the baby, and lactation. Up to six months should be 2-3 night of breastfeeding.
Colic. One of the most common causes of sleep disturbance - abdominal pain, which occur in about 2 weeks after birth. colic newborn - a temporary phenomenon, which usually takes place in three months.
The discomfort.If the baby is inconvenient or uncomfortable to sleep for some reason, such as a diaper is wet or dirty diaper, pipsqueak definitely will let you know with a loud cry.
Fear and anxiety. Baby alone in his crib, he does not feel secure. Sleep next to the mummy, when the baby feels the warmth of her, the smell of home, familiar heartbeat, much more comfortable, so many parents chooseco-sleeping with your baby.
Teething. That night the pain from teething toddler deliver the most discomfort. Breastfeeding will ease the pain.
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