What should I do if my 25-day-old baby is always restless when sleeping? What is the reason why my newborn baby is always restless when sleeping?

We all know that newborn babies usually sleep a lot, which is a normal phenomenon. Newborns will have many discomfort symptoms when sleeping, and many babies often sleep restlessly. So what should we do if a 25-day-old baby is always restless when sleeping? Let's take a closer look!

What to do if a 25-day-old baby is restless when sleeping

The 25-day-old baby is still in the confinement period. At this time, the baby sleeps 18 to 20 hours a day, basically sleeping after eating. But his sleep is mostly in a light sleep state and can be easily disturbed.

Establish a sleep routine

Newborns also have their own sleeping patterns. Their sleeping habits are gradually established around 15 days after birth, but they still need careful care from their mothers. For babies who are more noisy at night, you can play with them for a while during the day.

Sing a lullaby

Dabao likes to listen to me humming songs. Although I am a little tone-deaf, my mother's voice is very contagious and the baby will especially like to listen to it. Most lullabies have a peaceful tune and a slow rhythm, which is suitable for singing to babies before going to bed. You can also play it on your mobile phone and hum along quietly.

Massage your belly

Gently massage your baby's tummy in a clockwise direction and comfort him gently until he falls asleep. Some babies may experience colic in the first few months after birth. Regular abdominal massage can make him feel more comfortable.

Newborns who are restless in their sleep can usually adjust their sleep through the above methods. If you think your baby has abnormal behavior, it is recommended that you consult a doctor in time and do not take medication without permission.

The baby will experience this situation because he lacks a sense of security and often wakes up while sleeping. But most of the time, as long as you gently pat his back, he can feel your love and fall asleep faster. He does not need to be held frequently.

Why is the newborn always restless when sleeping?

First, the newborn baby is still too young, and the gastrointestinal function is not fully developed, which can easily cause colic and flatulence, leading to poor sleep quality. You can try to hold the baby in the airplane position, or gently rub the baby's belly.

Second, the baby is just born and is not yet adapted to the surrounding environment. He lacks a sense of security and especially needs the love of his parents.

Third, if the baby eats too much or too little milk, it will affect the baby’s sleep.

In short, no matter how uncomfortable your baby is, you must be patient and accompany your baby slowly as he grows up. He will get better after this period of time.

How much sleep do newborns need in a day?

Newborns who are breastfed adequately sleep about 20 hours a day, about 2 hours each time, and need to feed after waking up. As long as the baby's sleep time is around this standard, new mothers don't have to worry about the baby sleeping too much or too little.

As the baby grows older, sleep will gradually decrease. The sleep time of a full-month-old baby is reduced to 16-18 hours. When it is one year old, it only needs 13-14 hours of sleep a day, and the daytime sleep time will be much less.

Long sleep is of great significance to the health of newborns. Only when they get enough sleep can they grow fast. However, there are slight differences between each baby, but the difference is not too big. Maybe some newborn babies only sleep for 16 hours, but they are in good spirits, can eat and drink, and their height and weight grow normally. Parents don't have to strictly follow the standard and force their babies to sleep for 20 hours.